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Ingredients
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Beef Tenderloin
Blue Cheese Sauce
Charmoula Marinade
Method
Preparation of Beef Tenderloin
- 1
Trim and Cut
Trim the beef tenderloin of any excess fat and silverskin. Cut the tenderloin into 2-inch thick medallions.
- 2
Seasoning
Season the beef medallions generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Sear the Beef
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef medallions and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Charmoula Marinade
- 4
Prepare Charmoula
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
- 5
Marinate the Beef
Add the seared beef medallions to the charmoula marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
Blue Cheese Sauce
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine blue cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Cooking and Serving
- 7
Cook the Beef
Preheat the grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade and thread onto skewers, inserting a skewer through the center of each medallion.
- 8
Grill the Lollipops
Grill the beef lollipops for about 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is achieved.
- 9
Serve
Remove from grill, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with blue cheese sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
