Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 beef tenderloin (about 3 lbs)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons rainbow peppercorns
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce or Red Wine/Shallot Sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring tenderloin to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. Heat oven to 400 degrees . Pat tenderloin dry and rub with oil.
2. Crush peppercorns in a spice grinder (or coffee grinder reserved for spices). Mix in a bowl with salt and press onto entire surface of tenderloin. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 137 degrees . Let rest 5 to 10 minutes, until temperature reaches 145 degrees , before slicing. Serve with Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce or Red Wine/ Shallot Sauce.