Mi Cushina cu Jeffrey

Papito's Tenderloin
Serves
4
Time
50 minutes
Ingredients

For the Tenderloin

  • 4 pieces of tenderloin
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped oregano
  • 2 chopped green onions

For the Sides

  • 1 pack broccoli
  • 1 carrot
  • Salt, garlic powder, cumin
  • 4  potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt, black pepper, onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
  1. Prepare the tenderloin
    • Season the tenderloin pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
    • Season 1 hour before cooking for deeper flavour. (optional)
  2. Sear the tenderloin
    • Heat olive oil in an oven safe pan and sear the tenderloins on all sides.
    • Add the butter, chopped garlic, rosemary, chopped oregano, and green onions to the pan.
    • Spoon the melted herb butter over the tenderloins continuously.
  3. Finish the tenderloin
    • Transfer the pan to the oven.
    • Bake for 15 minutes at 320°F (160°C) or until desired doneness.
  4. Boil the potatoes
    • Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks for easier boiling.
    • Boil until potatoes are fork tender. 
  5. Prepare the other vegetables
    • Cut the carrots lengthwise and cut broccoli into florets if it's whole. 
    • Season a pot of water with salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
    • Boil vegetables until tender then set aside
  6. Mash the potatoes
    • Once potatoes are tender, remove and transfer to a large bowl.
    • Mash the boiled potatoes with either a fork or potato masher.
    • Mix in butter, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
  7. Plate and serve
    • Let the cooked tenderloins rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving. 
    • Use a spoon and add a scoop of the mashed potatoes and plate along with the tenderloin and other veggies. 
    • Top with chopped parsley as garnish.
    • Enjoy.