Barbecue-Spiced Grilled Tenderloin Steaks
Submitted by jullee22
Beef tenderloin steaks rubbed with a smoky brown sugar, paprika, and allspice blend then grilled to medium-rare in just 6 minutes. This 20-minute date night dinner for two is pure steakhouse class at home.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
10 minREADY
20 minSometimes the best steak dinner is the simplest one.
A five-ingredient spice rub is all you need: brown sugar for caramelization, sweet paprika for color, dry mustard for bite, allspice for warmth, and black pepper for heat.
Press it generously into both sides of thick-cut tenderloin steaks and hit the grill on high.
Three minutes per side for medium-rare gives you a dark, crusty exterior with a pink, buttery center.
Mix the spice blend up to a week ahead and keep it in the pantry so a steakhouse-quality dinner is always just minutes away.
Chef Tips
- Let the steaks come to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
- Press the rub in firmly with your hands; tenderloin’s smooth surface needs help holding onto the spices
- Rest the steaks 5 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
- Pair with a simple green salad and a glass of bold red wine
Ingredients
Directions
Combine first 6 ingredients in small bowl.
(Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)
Start barbecue, set to high heat.
Rub spice mixture generously into both sides of steaks.
Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Serve hot.
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