Grilled beef tenderloin

6 servings

90 minutes

Grilled beef tenderloin is a true embodiment of the richness of Russian cuisine, combining rich flavors of meat, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. The origins of this dish stem from the traditions of cooking meat over an open flame, where the natural taste is enhanced by smoke and spices. The butterfly-cut tenderloin is infused with the aroma of fresh thyme and marjoram, while a filling of sweet pepper, onion, and melting cheddar cheese adds juiciness and softness. After careful grilling over coals, the meat becomes tender with an appetizing golden crust that is crispy and smoky. This dish is perfect for special outdoor dinners, accompanied by a glass of red wine or homemade infusions that highlight its rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 668
• Proteins: 50.5g
• Fats: 48.9g
• Carbohydrates: 7g

Ingredients

• Marjoram: 5 g
• Sweet pepper: 300 g
• Beef tenderloin: 1500 g
• Onion: 200 g
• Coarse salt: 10 g
• Cheddar cheese: 70 g
• Fresh thyme: 5 g
• Olive oil: 30 ml
• Freshly ground black pepper: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. Place the bell pepper and peeled onion on the grill with coals and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally to prevent burning. The vegetables should be roasted on all sides. Then remove the seeds and skin from the pepper, cut it into 4-6 pieces, and slice the onion into thicker rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 300 g
   • Onion: 200 g

2. We clean the beef tenderloin from membranes, heads, and chains. We cut it in half lengthwise but do not cut all the way through; we need to open it like a butterfly. We salt and pepper it on all sides and add herb leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef tenderloin: 1500 g
   • Coarse salt: 10 g
   • Freshly ground black pepper: 5 g
   • Marjoram: 5 g
   • Fresh thyme: 5 g

3. Inside the opened cut, we place sliced vegetables and cheddar cheese slices, then close it and tightly tie it with string around the entire perimeter (the vegetables and cheese should be inside).

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 300 g
   • Onion: 200 g
   • Cheddar cheese: 70 g

4. The coals in the grill are ready, we clean the grate, grease it with olive oil, and also grease the fillet with oil and place it on the grill. We grill for about 20-25 minutes on all sides. Then we transfer it to a tray and let the meat rest for about 7 minutes, then we remove the string and slice it. We serve it on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 30 ml