I am one of those people that loves to plan for the holidays. I love trying new recipes and really enjoy making our holiday meal feel special when everyone sits down at the table. But I also like to make our festivities stress free and a very relaxing environment. So I look for dishes that I can prep ahead of time and ingredients that are fresh and don’t require much fussing. We also like to sit around the family table for a while and enjoy the conversation and we like to serve a variety of courses. I love featuring items that are not too heavy and filling. This Holiday Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes , Tomatoes and Corn is the perfect dish that fits the description of what holidays are all about at our house.
Before you give me all the credit for this amazing recipe, I have a confession. I had the honor to being invited to spend three days in Wooster, Ohio with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. And as you can imagine, my favorite part was spending time in the kitchen developing new recipes. I learned so much from the chefs at Certified Angus Beef ® brand. I can’t wait to share all the great tips with you. This is the first of many recipes and it is a keeper. Talk about delicious yet stress free — this recipe is not only visually pleasing, the beef tenderloin will melt in your mouth.
I love this recipe for many reasons, but most of all, it’s simplicity and how it incorporates fresh ingredients that are sure to lighten up the holidays. It requires quite a bit of prep before the dish is cooked but it is a wonderful dish that can be popped in the oven the day of and makes for a fantastic presentation.
Ingredients
- 2.5 Certified Angus Beef ® tenderloin, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons spanish paprika (do not use smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 4 large sweet potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 cup fresh corn (frozen can be substituted)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
Instructions
- Brush the beef tenderloin with the olive oil
- Combine the brown sugar, spanish paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, sea salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the beef tenderloin with the sugar spice mixture. Give it a nice coating.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Save additional sugar spice mixture to use on the veggies.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a circular motion on a baking pan or sheet and brush with olive oil
- Place the tenderloin on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Roast beef and sweet potatoes for 10 minutes.
- Combine the corn and tomatoes in an oven proof baking pan and add 2 tablespoons of the sugar spice mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Mix well and add to oven.
- Reduce heat to 325°F and roast an additional 20 to 25 minutes for medium doneness.
- You will have to do a bit of babysitting. I recommend pulling the beef out at approximately 125º. A meat thermometer is key!
- Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest 15 minutes before carving.
- Spoon the Vegetables over the beef tenderloin and carve tableside.
- You can serve the ends to those who prefer their meat on the well done side. Enjoy!
I am not done with you yet — I will share what to do with leftovers of this delicious beef tenderloin or better yet, how to double this deliciousness and make it two dishes! Oh yeah — Just.You.Wait.
This week’s event is hosted by Kathia of Basic N Delicious. Although this dish is the bomb when it comes to lightened up dishes, the Sunday Supper crew is bringing many more fantastic recipes to the family table! You will want to check them out because I tell you — we have one talented group of tastemakers!
Drinks
- Lightened Up Eggnog by The Redhead Baker
- Low Calorie Pumpkin Pie Malted Milkshake by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Appetizer or starter
- Carciofi alla Trapanese by Manu’s Menu
- Fresh Salmon Carpaccio by Food Lust People Love
- Gruyere Cheese Puffs by Sustainable Dad
- Lightened Up Cornbread Stuffing by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Lighten-up Sausage Rolls by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Spicy Eggplant Dip by Cooking Chat
- Sweet Apple Bites by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Main Dishes
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole by Having Fun Saving
- Grandma’s Mac n’ Cheese by What Smells So Good?
- Holiday Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes and Corn by Family Foodie
- Lean Mean Cheeseburger Soup by The Foodie Army Wife
- Lightened-Up Fettuccine Alfredo by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Mini Mushroom Shepherd’s Pies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Roasted Parsnip and Apple Soup by Curious Cuisiniere
- Slow Cooker Roasted Butternut Squash & Chicken Sausage Soup by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Turkey Roulade with Mushroom Stuffing and Blueberry Thyme Gravy by Food Done Light
Side Dishes
- Almond-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli by The Texan New Yorker
- Butternut Squash Orzo Pasta by Life Tastes Good
- Cranberry Orange Glazed Green Beans by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Farro Stuffing with Cranberries and Walnuts by The Dinner-Mom
- Greek Village Salad by Peaceful Cooking
- Green Beans with Rosemary Garlic Butter by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Healthier Potluck Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad by The Weekend Gourmet
- Hearts of Palm, Artichoke, Avocado and Butter Lettuce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots by Ruffles & Truffles
- Leaner Green Beans by Noshing With The Nolands
- Lentil & Mushroom Stuffing by Foxes Love Lemons
- Mediterranean Lentil Stuffed Delicata Squash by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Quick and Easy Sweet Potato by The Educators’ Spin On It
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Brunch with Joy
- Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Shrimp Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette by eating in instead
- Spiced Tri-Colored Carrot Salad by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Tangy, Spiced Red Cabbage by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Turkey and Roasted Cauliflower Stuffed Acorn Squash by annaDishes
Desserts
- The Blondie Recipe by Wallflour Girl
- Cinnamon Roll Granola Bars by Pies and Plots
- Healthy Brownie Recipe | Applesauce Brownies by The Perfect Brownie
- Individual Cheesecakes by Nosh My Way
- Light and Luscious Chocolate Cheesecake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Lightened Oat Flax Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondie #GlutenFree by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Peanut Butter Coconut Mini by BarsBasic N Delicious
- Pumpkin Pie Pudding by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Skinny Ninja Cheesecake by NinjaBaker.com
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Shelby
November 2, 2014 at 7:21 amIt looks beautiful all laid out and I love the photo with the sliced beef. This would be a perfect meal around the holiday table with all the gorgeous colors and I’m sure delicious too!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
November 2, 2014 at 7:54 amThat beef tenderloin looks mouthwatering! I’d be proud to serve that at my holiday table!
Tara
November 2, 2014 at 9:30 amLove this, it is making me drool, what an over the top gorgeous dish for the holidays!!
SarahJ (@CCuisiniere)
November 2, 2014 at 4:46 pmI love the veggie choice with your tenderloin. So tasty!
Manu
November 2, 2014 at 4:49 pmThis looks amazing!!! I love a good roast and this recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing it Isabel!
hezzid
November 2, 2014 at 5:11 pmSuch bright and vibrant photos! They make me want to reach through the screen and grab a slice of this beef tenderloihn.
shaywiz
November 2, 2014 at 7:15 pmWow Isabel, that looks like one amazing feast. Gorgeous!
Shannon R
November 2, 2014 at 8:20 pmWhat a beautiful dish! Thanks for sharing
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
November 2, 2014 at 9:28 pmThis looks so delicious and beautiful! Reminds me of Christmas dinner growing up, we *always* had beef tenderloin!
Sarah Reid
November 2, 2014 at 9:38 pmIf this tastes as delicious as it looks and sounds, you belong in the upper echelons of foodie heaven!
Constance J Smith
November 2, 2014 at 11:15 pmWhat a stunning hunk of beef! Just beautiful!
Cindy Kerschner
November 3, 2014 at 5:59 amSweet potatoes and beef sound like an awesome combination!
Camilla @ Culinary Adventures
November 3, 2014 at 11:55 amHoly moly! That looks amazing. Thanks for sharing with #SundaySupper.
Simone
November 4, 2014 at 1:51 amI love planning for the holidays too. And than endlessly testing recipes, adjusting and testing again. Is there anything more fun? This looks like a clear winner to me!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
November 13, 2014 at 1:21 pmThis turned out amazing!! I can say first hand 🙂
Hannah Newberry
November 18, 2014 at 4:29 pmThat picture is just so yummy looking! I doubt mine would look that good lol. But I think my family would enjoy eating this. I think I’ll show my mother this for the holidays; she loves planning for them too!
DebbieLB
December 8, 2014 at 10:52 amOmigosh…my mouth is watering!! Sharing this recipe and then heading to the store for the ingredients. I need to plan a party just so I can make this recipe! Yum yum yum! By the way, I am one of the people who make Certified Angus Beef! Yep, I’m a rancher and so excited about this recipe.
FamilyFoodie
December 10, 2014 at 10:29 pmThank you Debbie – do I get an invite to your party co come out and try this deliciousness?
Tammi @Momma's Meals
December 29, 2014 at 7:10 pmI can’t wait to try this recipe NYE! My husband is going to LOVE me! I already bought my ingredients! Thanks for the new recipe.
FamilyFoodie
January 4, 2015 at 9:29 amYour pictures looked amazing. So glad you tried it.