Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Inspired by Charleston
Time2h
Serves6

Veal Sweetbread, Beef Empanada, Argentine Chimichurri

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Ingredients

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Veal Sweetbread

Beef Empanada

Argentine Chimichurri

Method

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Bring the beef tenderloin to room temperature. Pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Beef

    Rub the tenderloin with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to high heat.

  4. 4

    Grill the Beef

    Place the tenderloin on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Rest the Beef

    Remove the tenderloin from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Veal Sweetbread

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sweetbread

    Soak the veal sweetbreads in cold water for 1-2 hours, then drain and rinse.

  2. 7

    Blanch the Sweetbread

    In a pot of boiling water, blanch the sweetbreads for about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.

  3. 8

    Sauté the Sweetbread

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sweetbreads, season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Beef Empanada

  1. 9

    Cook the Filling

    In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned. Stir in chopped olives and hard-boiled eggs.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Empanadas

    Take one piece of empanada dough, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold in half. Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork.

  3. 11

    Brush with Egg Wash

    Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg.

  4. 12

    Bake the Empanadas

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Argentine Chimichurri

  1. 13

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt.

  2. 14

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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