Best 10 Cocoa Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipes

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Cocoa crusted beef tenderloin is a unique and flavorful gourmet meal, perfect for a special occasion. The tenderloin is coated in a blend of cocoa powder, spices, and herbs, before being seared and roasted to perfection. This creates a savory crust that pairs beautifully with the tender, juicy beef. The result is a dish that is both elegant and delicious, sure to impress your dinner guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCOA-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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My family and I have cooking competitions with secret ingredients and a 30-minute time limit. This tenderloin recipe earned me a sweet victory. - Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/2 inches thick and 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons finely ground coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix cocoa and coffee. Dip steaks in cocoa mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess., Place steaks on a rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 9-11 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COFFEE-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAK



Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Steak image

Surprisingly delicious fusion of coffee and cinnamon. Garnish steaks with whole coffee beans and whole cinnamon sticks.

Provided by teamswitch

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup finely ground espresso beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Sift ground espresso beans, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Generously coat all sides of each steak with espresso mixture. Place steaks on a plate and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat; add canola oil. Place steaks in the hot oil and cook until bottom of each steak is browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip steaks and place skillet in the preheated oven.
  • Cook the steaks in the preheated oven to your desired degree of doneness, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Cover skillet with a tented piece of aluminum foil and let steaks rest for at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 142.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 107.1 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

COFFEE CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat and skin
1/4 cup coffee beans, finely ground
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground sage
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
Sage leaves, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Fold over thin end of meat and tie with string every inch or so along the length of the tenderloin.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine ingredients for the rub in a medium baking pan. Place meat inside pan and rub meat generously with the spice mixture. Let meat sit 15 minutes and repeat rub. Place meat on a rack in a roasting pan in preheated oven. Do not baste or cover meat.
  • Immediately turn oven down to 400 degrees F.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer stuck in the thickest portion of the meat registers 130 degrees F for rare to 145 degrees F for medium. Remove from oven and let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sage leaves,if desired.

SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCOA SPICE RUB



Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole coriander
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray
2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt.
  • Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin. Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes before carving.
  • Extra cocoa spice rub will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

ROAST BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CAESAR CRUST



Roast Beef Tenderloin with Caesar Crust image

Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Beef     Roast     Christmas     Dinner     Meat     Beef Tenderloin     Winter     Christmas Eve     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 4-pound center-cut beef tenderloin, fat and silverskin trimmed
Kosher salt
4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
2/3 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs made from day-old white bread
2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained, finely chopped
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Season tenderloin lightly with salt and pepper. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate overnight.
  • Uncover tenderloin; let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer tenderloin to rack. Pulse 4 teaspoons black pepper and remaining ingredients in a small food processor until well blended. Generously and evenly spread and pack Parmesan mixture around tenderloin.
  • Roast until crust is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of tenderloin registers 110°F-115°F for rare and 120°F-125°F for medium-rare, 30-40 minutes.
  • Transfer to a carving board. Let rest for 20 minutes. Cut into 1/2"-thick slices, taking care not to lose too much of the delicate crust.

SALT ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Beef tenderloin roasted in a sealed salt crust and herbs is tender, moist and delicious--an impressive special occasion main dish.

Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Diamond Crystal® Salt

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped fresh sage, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
3 egg whites
¾ cup water
1 (2.5 pound) well-trimmed beef tenderloin*
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix sage and parsley in small bowl. In a separate medium bowl, mix flour, Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the sage and parsley mixture. Cover and refrigerate remaining sage and parsley.
  • Whisk egg whites and water in separate bowl until well blended; stir into flour mixture (sprinkle with additional water if dough is too stiff to knead). Knead on lightly floured surface for 2 to 3 minutes. Place in bowl or plastic food storage bag; cover and let stand at room temperature for 4 (or up to 24) hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat nonstick griddle or large skillet over high heat; brush beef with olive oil. Place beef on griddle and brown evenly on all sides. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick rectangle (at least 2 inches longer than beef tenderloin) on parchment paper or plastic wrap**. Cover loosely and set aside.
  • Sprinkle remaining herbs over tenderloin, pressing lightly. Place beef in center of dough. Bring sides of dough together to encase beef; crimp to seal. Fold and crimp ends to enclose beef. Carefully place on large baking sheet. Roast about 25 to 35 minutes or until internal temperature of beef reaches 135 to 145 degrees F, depending on desired doneness (temperature will rise as roast stands). Remove from oven and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cut and remove the salt crust; discard crust. Slice beef and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 19076.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Succulent beef tenderloin is the crème de la crème of meats, so developing its rich flavor and capturing its signature tender texture is the focal point of this simple yet precisely designed beef tenderloin recipe. How long do you cook beef tenderloin per pound? Our recipe calls for 40 to 50 minutes with a 2 1/2 lb tenderloin, but it's important that the thermometer reads at least 140°F before covering and letting it stand. Just remember to keep it simple, you don't need any flashy moves when you're working with a cut of beef that's this luxurious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 beef tenderloin (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, coarse sea salt or regular salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Turn small end of beef under about 6 inches. Tie turned-under portion of beef with string at about 1 1/2-inch intervals. Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with pepper, marjoram and salt. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of beef.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 140°F. Cover beef with tent of aluminum foil and let stand about 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°, and beef will be easier to carve.) Remove string from beef before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

PEPPER-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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The peppery coating, quick sear, and finish in the oven ensure tender, flavorful results for this beef tenderloin.How to Carve Beef Tenderloin

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, crushed
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 center-cut beef tenderloin (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Grainy Mustard Aioli
Caramelized Acorn Squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine peppercorns, 1 tablespoon salt, the sugar, and red-pepper flakes. Rub all over tenderloin to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add oil, and brown meat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven, and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 120 degrees, about 16 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with grainy-mustard aioli and squash.

SALT-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Salt-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: beef tenderloin, pepper, kosher salt, fresh rosemary, water

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb beef tenderloin
pepper, to taste
3 lb kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Liberally pepper the beef tenderloin on all sides.
  • Brown all sides of the beef tenderloin, set aside so its comes to room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the salt, rosemary and water. You want the consistency of wet, packable sand.
  • Spread a thin layer of the salt on your baking sheet.
  • Place the beef tenderloin on top and cover the with remaining salt. Make sure the entire beef tenderloin is covered in the salt mix.
  • Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature is about 120°F (48°C) for medium rare.
  • Remove and let it rest in the salt crust for 15 minutes.
  • Using the back of the spoon, crack the salt crust and remove. Brush away any excess salt and remove the beef tenderloin.
  • Slice and serve with roasted vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 0 grams

COFFEE - CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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I got this recipe from a BJ's magazine. I have used the recipe on a beef roast (just be sure to adjust your cooking time and temp to 350). It can be made using decaff coffee.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 lbs beef tenderloin (trimmed of fat and silver skin)
1 red onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup finely ground coffee beans or 1/4 cup ground coffee, finely ground
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/8 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, cut in large chunks
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Let beef sit on counter 1 hour before roasting.
  • Preheat oven to 500.
  • Cut slits in beef and insert 2 cloves of garlic. Fold over thin end of meat and tie with string.
  • In a bowl, combine ground coffee beans, sugar, chili powder, sage, garlic powder onion, powder,and cayenne.
  • Rub meat generously with 1/2 of rub and sit for 15 minutes. Repeat process.
  • Place meat on rack in roasting pan, put onions and remaining garlic around meat. Do not cover.
  • Turn oven down to 400. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes or internal temp is 130 rare; 145 medium.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • In medium saucepan combine broth, Worcestershire sauce, coffee crystals, garlic powder, and seasoned salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water and whisk into broth mixture. Cook til thickened.
  • Whisk in butter 1 chunk at a time. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 145.9, Sodium 738.6, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 41.3

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a high-quality beef tenderloin that is at least 1 inch thick.
  • Make sure the beef tenderloin is well-trimmed of any excess fat.
  • To ensure even cooking, bring the beef tenderloin to room temperature before cooking.
  • Sear the beef tenderloin in a hot skillet until it is browned on all sides.
  • Transfer the beef tenderloin to a baking sheet and roast it in a preheated oven until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Let the beef tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the beef tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Cocoa-crusted beef tenderloin is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The cocoa rub gives the beef a rich and flavorful crust, while the tenderloin itself is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests.

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