Spinach-stuffed Lamb Tenderloin

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (1 lb) lamb tenderloin
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 ounce deli ham (2 thin slices)

Recipe

• 1 cut a lengthwise slit down center of tenderloin to within 1/2 inches of bottom. open tenderloin so lays flat, then on each half make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 inches of bottom. cover with plastic wrap.
• 2 flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, remove wrap, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons each celery salt, garlic powder and pepper, then layer with cheese, spinach and ham. press down gently.
• 3 roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. tie the roast at 1 1/2 in to 2 inches intervals with kitchen string. sprinkle with remaining seasonings and place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
• 4 bake uncovered, at 425°f for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°f transfer to serving platter, and allow to stand for 10 minutes before removing strings and slicing.