Beef Tenderloin Mexicana

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Title: Beef Tenderloin Mexicana
Categories: main dish, mexican
Yield: 4 servings

4 beef tenderloin steaks
2 tb lime juice; (fresh)
2 tb chili powder
2 tb vegetable oil; (divided)
2 ts garlic; minced
1/4 ts cumin; ground
1/4 ts red pepper flakes; crushed
1 creamy Cilantro Sauce;
-(recipe follows)
1 cilantro (fresh)
1 red bell pepper rings or
-strips; for garnish (option

Place steaks in wide, shallow dish. Combine lime juice, chili powder, 1

tablespoon oil, garlice, cumin and red pepper flakes in small bowl.
Pour
over steaks and rub to coat.



Heat remaining oil in large, heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high
heat
until hot. Add steaks and cook 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Spoon sauce over steaks.

Garnish as desired with cilantro sprigs and red bell pepper rings.

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