• 1 Tbs. fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 2 lbs. beef tenderloin roast

Prepare grill. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Rub spices into beef. Meat can be covered and refrigerated overnight before grilling. Cook beef in covered grill 30-40 minutes per 1 lb. over medium heat, turning occasionally, until meat thermometer reads 135°F. Let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly. (Temperature will go up ten degrees while standing.)

This recipe serves 10 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 10 only.

Per serving: calories 314, fat 24.3g, 71% calories from fat, cholesterol 80mg, protein 21.9g, carbohydrates 0.4g, fiber 0.3g, sugar 0.1g, sodium 51mg, diet points 8.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Zinfandel, Burgundy, or Merlot.