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

OLAJUMOKE ADEGBOYE
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Som One
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Ogali Ikechukwu
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This recipe was a disaster! The beef was tough and the cocoa rub was burnt. I will never be making this dish again.


Kezia Wraggs
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Peris Wachira
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Chris Kelly
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The beef was cooked perfectly, but the cocoa rub was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Aimen Nazeer
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I found the cocoa rub to be a bit too overpowering. It masked the natural flavor of the beef.


Sarah rx 2
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The beef was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Miguel Munzara
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beef turned out amazing! The cocoa rub gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Keratilwe Mogashane
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beef turned out perfectly. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and the cocoa rub was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Patrick Wentzell
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the beef. It was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Adesanya Dorcas
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I was skeptical about the cocoa rub, but I'm so glad I tried it! It gave the beef a unique and delicious flavor. The beef was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Michael Solomon
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This cocoa-crusted beef tenderloin was an absolute delight! The cocoa rub imparted a rich, savory flavor to the meat, and the beef was cooked to perfection. It was so tender and juicy, it melted in my mouth. I highly recommend this recipe for a speci