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A1 and Only

Heinz A1 Glazed Beef Tenderloin Roast with a Bold, Tangy Crust

1 hour 10 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerAmerican
Herb's take

This dish is a love letter to classic steakhouse cuisine, letting you master the art of marinating and glazing with the iconic Heinz A1 sauce. You'll learn the secret to a lacquered, flavorful roast and why basting is the science experiment your dinner table deserves.

Equipment needed
  • Rack for baking sheet
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    In a small bowl, whisk together Heinz A1 sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and thyme until smooth.
  2. 02
    Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels. Using your hands or a brush, coat the tenderloin all over with half of the A1 marinade mixture. Reserve the other half for glazing later.
  3. 03
    Place the tenderloin on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Let it marinate uncovered in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
  4. 04
    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Remove the tenderloin from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
  5. 05
    Drizzle olive oil all over the tenderloin and rub lightly to coat.
  6. 06
    Roast the beef tenderloin on the middle rack for 15 minutes.
  7. 07
    Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Brush the tenderloin with half of the reserved A1 glaze. Continue roasting for 20 minutes.
  8. 08
    Brush the tenderloin once more with the remaining glaze and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 125-130°F for medium-rare.
  9. 09
    Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board and let it rest, uncovered, for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
  10. 10
    Slice into thick medallions and serve warm, spooning any pan juices over the top.

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