Prime tenderloin steak is known for its extremely tender, buttery soft texture while being surprisingly low in fat. This flexible cut is best prepared using any dry-heat cooking method including roasting, grilling, sauting and smoking. For best results, let the meat rest at room temperature before cooking. Season with salt, fresh-cracked pepper and/or your favorite spices before grilling.

Herbed Tenderloin Steaks with Goat Cheese Topping Recipe

Whip up a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes any night of the week. Herbed goat cheese is a tasty topping for Tenderloin Steaks. Pair with arugula and tomatoes for a light meal.

What You’ll Need:

• 4 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 5 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Sauted Arugula and Tomatoes (recipe follows, optional)
• Salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine goat cheese and basil in small bowl; set aside.
2. Press thyme and garlic evenly onto beef steaks.
3. Preheat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook steaks 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145F) to medium (160F) doneness, turning occasionally.
4. Remove steaks from skillet; immediately top with goat cheese mixture. Keep warm.
5. Prepare Sauted Arugula and Tomatoes, if desired. Season steaks with salt; serve with arugula mixture.

Sauted Arugula and Tomatoes: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 5 cups arugula leaves and 1 clove minced garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup diced tomatoes.

Recipe courtesy of Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association