Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



5-6
pounds
beef, tenderloin





1/4
cup
cumin

ground



1/4
cup
ancho powder





1
x
pepper

freshly ground

 Prepare a wood or charcoal grill. 

Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. In a small bowl combine the Ancho powder and ground cumin. 

Rub this mixture all over the tenderloin. 

Over high heat, sear the tenderloin for 1 minutes, turning on all sides. Turn down temperature on grill and continue cooking, covered and slightly vented for an additional 3 minutes for medium rare