Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish-Mustard Crust

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2. Sprinkle tenderloin with pepper. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, and cook 10 minutes or until browned.
3. 3. Combine mustard and horseradish; spread onto beef. Combine breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients; pat onto beef, pressing firmly. Coat beef with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145° (medium-rare) to 160° (medium).
4. 4. Place beef on a platter; cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
5. carbo rating: 4