BEEF TENDERLOIN RECIPES: Peppered Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Peppered Beef Tenderloin Recipe



Peppered Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients

  • 1 whole beef tenderloin (2–3 lbs / 1–1.5 kg), trimmed

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp coarsely cracked black pepper

  • 1–1½ tsp kosher salt

  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, helps pepper stick)

  • 1–2 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, minced (optional)

Optional Pan Sauce (highly recommended):

  • ½ cup red wine or beef broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the beef

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Pat beef tenderloin dry.

  3. Rub all over with olive oil.

  4. (Optional) Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the tenderloin—this helps the pepper crust adhere.

  5. Mix cracked black pepper and salt; press this mixture firmly onto all sides of the beef.

  6. Add herbs if using.

2. Sear the tenderloin

  1. Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron works best) over high heat.

  2. Sear beef on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.

3. Roast

Transfer skillet to the oven (or move beef to a roasting pan).

Roast to desired doneness:

  • Rare: 15–17 minutes (125°F / 52°C)

  • Medium-rare: 18–22 minutes (130°F / 54°C)

  • Medium: 25 minutes (140°F / 60°C)

Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Optional Creamy Pepper Sauce (pan sauce)

  1. After removing beef, place skillet back on medium heat.

  2. Add ½ cup red wine or beef broth; scrape browned bits.

  3. Simmer until reduced by half.

  4. Whisk in ½ cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard.

  5. Simmer till slightly thickened.

  6. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp butter.

  7. Taste and season (be careful—peppered beef already carries spice).

Serve

Slice beef into medallions.
Spoon creamy pepper sauce or extra cracked pepper over the top.
Pairs beautifully with:

  • Garlic mashed potatoes

  • Roasted green beans

  • Creamed spinach

  • Buttered noodles



ANOTHER great beef tenderloin recipe to try ! Nice !
Ingredients

* 3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 (3 pound) whole beef tenderloin

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the pepper, oil, lemon peel, salt and garlic; rub over tenderloin. Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined roasting pan.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 45-65 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done, 170 degrees F). Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. The beef tenderloin recipe peppered is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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