Grilled Beef Tenderloin Filets with Chimichurri Sauce
 (Chimichurri sauce adapted from Bon Appetit) With a quick spice rub and a vibrant chimichurri, this grilled steak comes together fast—and tastes like summer on a plate. Ingredients For the Spice Rub 1½ tablespoons paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons ground mustard (also called dry mustard) 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 1½ tablespoons paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons ground mustard (also called dry mustard) 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1½ teaspoons kosher salt For the Chimichurri Sauce 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar) 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 1 medium shallot, peeled and roughly chopped ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ cups stemmed fresh parsley, gently packed 1 cup stemmed fresh cilantro, gently packed ½ cup stemmed fresh mint, gently packed 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar) 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon 2 small garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 1 medium shallot, peeled and roughly chopped ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ cups stemmed fresh parsley, gently packed 1 cup stemmed fresh cilantro, gently packed ½ cup stemmed fresh mint, gently packed For the Beef 4 (6-8 ounce) beef tenderloin filets (about 1-inch thick) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-8 ounce) beef tenderloin filets (about 1-inch thick) 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions For the Spice Rub Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined. For the Chimichurri Sauce Combine the olive oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic cloves, shallot, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and a third of the herbs in a blender; blend until almost smooth. Add the remaining herbs in two separate additions, puréeing until almost smooth after each addition. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Combine the olive oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic cloves, shallot, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and a third of the herbs in a blender; blend until almost smooth. Add the remaining herbs in two separate additions, puréeing until almost smooth after each addition. Cover and chill until ready to serve. For the Beef Remove the tenderloin filets from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to high (about 600 degrees). Drizzle the filets with the olive oil and rub until evenly coated. Sprinkle the spice rub all over the filets and pat down with your hands so it sticks (the coating will be thick). Clean and oil the cooking grate. Place the filets on the grill and cook, covered, about 4 minutes, or until nicely browned and charred on the first side. Flip the steaks and cook 3-4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter, tent with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve the filets with chimichurri sauce on the side. Remove the tenderloin filets from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to high (about 600 degrees). Drizzle the filets with the olive oil and rub until evenly coated. Sprinkle the spice rub all over the filets and pat down with your hands so it sticks (the coating will be thick). Clean and oil the cooking grate. Place the filets on the grill and cook, covered, about 4 minutes, or until nicely browned and charred on the first side. Flip the steaks and cook 3-4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter, tent with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve the filets with chimichurri sauce on the side. Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 702 Fat: 59 g Saturated fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 8 g Sugar: 2 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 36 g Sodium: 622 mg Cholesterol: 145 mg Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 702 Fat: 59 g Saturated fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 8 g Sugar: 2 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 36 g Sodium: 622 mg Cholesterol: 145 mg