Maple Onion-Glazed Tenderloin
A combination of marinating and basting infuses beef tenderloin steaks with flavor. The sweet onions and maple syrup caramelize to make a flavorful crust while the meat grills. Serve this dish alongside fresh vegetables for a memorable summer meal.
| Serving Size | 4 |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 10 mins. |
| Marinate Time | 30 mins. |
| Cook Time | 10 mins. |
Ingredients
- 4 beef tenderloin or strip steaks, about 6 ounces each
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, blend the thyme, basil, onion, maple syrup and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Remove half to a smaller bowl.
- Add the tenderloin to the remaining half of the mixture and marinate it for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium heat. Be careful not to use high heat.
- Grill the steaks, basting with the reserved onion mixture, 3 to 5 minutes each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness, or until cooked as desired.
- Remove the steaks from the grill to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Maple Onion-Glazed Tenderloin
A combination of marinating and basting infuses beef tenderloin steaks with flavor. The sweet onions and maple syrup caramelize to make a flavorful crust while the meat grills. Serve this dish alongside fresh vegetables for a memorable summer meal.
4
Prep: 10 mins.
Marinate: 30 mins.
Cook: 10 mins.
Preparation
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, blend the thyme, basil, onion, maple syrup and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Remove half to a smaller bowl.
- Add the tenderloin to the remaining half of the mixture and marinate it for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium heat. Be careful not to use high heat.
- Grill the steaks, basting with the reserved onion mixture, 3 to 5 minutes each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness, or until cooked as desired.
- Remove the steaks from the grill to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 beef tenderloin or strip steaks, about 6 ounces each
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
