Beef.....beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Crab

It has been said that a Beef tenderloin could not be improved.Then again,what wouldn't sweet and delicate crab,artichoke hearts and garlic-herb cream cheese improve?

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  cooked  crabmeat
• 0.5 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 0.25 (5 ounce) container  soft fresh goat cheese
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 2  tablespoons  thinly sliced green onions
• 2  lbs  center-cut beef tenderloin
• 1  tablespoon  coarsley ground pepper

Directions

1. For the filling, in a small bowl combine crabmeat,artichoke hearts,cheese, and green onion.
2. Trim fat from beef.Butterfly the meat by making a lenghtwise cut down the center of meat,cutting to within 1/2 inch of the other side.Spread open. Place knife in the "v" of the first cut. Cut away from the first cut and parallel to the cut surface to within 1/2 inch of the other side of the meat. Repeat on opposite side of "v." Spread pepper evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers.
3. For grilling, Preheat grill,reduce to medium.Place meat on grill for 8-10 minutes or until browned,turning frequently.Place meat over a drip pan. Adjust for indirect cooking. Cook 35-40 minutes for medium rare.