Not sure what I'm really asking

[wallycat]

I bought a slab of tenderloin a while back. I cut it into steaks, but there are always those end pieces you can't do much with.

I guess my question is what to do with them?

Should I make a stew?
a stroganoff??

any other suggestions???

TIA :)

[Vicanddi]

I think a stew or a stroganoff sound great. Also, how about cutting the meat into thin strips and using it for stir frys, like Mongolian Beef, Beef Lo-Mein, etc. You could also cube the beef and make a beef pot pie.

[DmOrtega]

Chop it, saute it with olive oil, salt and pepper and make tacos, with rice, cheese, salsa, salad mix, and flour or corn tortillas.

[funniegrrl]

The original Beef Stroganoff WAS made with tenderloin, so you can't go wrong there ... Serve it as a really fine meal, with wine, etc. on your best china.

[kgraham]

A couple months ago I was looking for a way to use up some beef tenderloin and stumbled across this recipe. It was very tasty & quick too! The only modification I made was to use fresh garlic....and I used quite a bit more (like closer to a tablespoon)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Beef Bourguignonne-Topped Potatoes

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:14
Categories : Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 baking potatoes -- (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
12 ounces beef tenderloin steaks -- cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
4 medium shallots -- peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
8 ounces mushrooms -- presliced
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine

Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave on HIGH 16 minutes or until done, rearranging potatoes after 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

While potatoes cook, combine beef, flour, salt and pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat.

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and shallots; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add dried thyme, garlic, mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add broth and wine; cook 5 minutes or until shallots are tender and sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Split potatoes open with a fork; fluff pulp. Spoon beef mixture evenly over potatoes.

Source:
"Cooking Light April 2000"
Start to Finish Time:
"0:30"

[wallycat]

I made the lo-mein.
YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM.

I asked DH which he'd have rather had (the lo-mein or the stroganoff) and he is still thinking about it :D ;)

[KelLeg]

I think they are called "tenderloin tips." I think you could make them into kebabs too.