Best 8 Peppered Beef Tenderloin Recipes

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Peppered beef tenderloin is a timeless classic that oozes both sophistication and bold flavors, leaving a lasting impression on any palate. It has become a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide, captivating taste buds with the perfect balance of tender meat, smoky spices, and a peppery kick. If you're looking to master this culinary delight, embark on a journey through this comprehensive guide, where we'll explore the secrets of selecting the perfect cut, creating a flavorful marinade, and achieving that perfect cook - leaving you with a dish that's nothing short of extraordinary. So, get ready to tantalize your senses as we delve into the art of creating peppered beef tenderloin that will steal the show at your next dinner party.

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PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons mixed peppercorns (black, white, green, pink)
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus additional parsley for garnish
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied if uneven
Savory Horseradish Panna Cotta, recipe follows, optional
Cooking spray
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Kosher salt
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons gelatin (from a .25-ounce package)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Coarsely grind the peppercorns in a spice or coffee grinder and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the parsley, mustard, butter and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined. Rub the spiced butter all over the tenderloin, rolling the beef in the portions that fall off to coat completely. The beef can be prepared up to this point, covered, and refrigerated up to 1 day in advance.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the beef on a rack and set over a baking sheet. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Transfer the beef to a cutting board, preferably a meat board with a reservoir to catch the juices, and garnish with the parsley.
  • Spray six 4- to 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray. Stir together the sour cream, Dijon, horseradish and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Heat the half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just barely comes to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, put the gelatin in a large bowl, add 3 tablespoons warm water and stir until completely dissolved. Gradually pour in the warm half-and-half while whisking constantly.
  • Add a splash of the half-and-half mixture to the sour cream mixture and stir to loosen, then add the sour cream mixture to the large bowl with the half-and-half mixture, whisking gently until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the ramekins (the ramekins will not be full) and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. The panna cottas can be kept refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap, up to 2 days
  • When ready to serve, run a thin knife along the edge of each ramekin and invert the pana cottas onto plates. Sprinkle with the chives and serve immediately.

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN ROAST



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A pepper rub gives this moist, tender beef a bit of a zippy taste. It takes just minutes to prepare, and the meat slices well. Lining the baking pan with foil makes it a breeze to clean up, too. -Denise Bitner, Reedsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 beef tenderloin roast (3 to 4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first five ingredients., Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan; rub with pepper mixture. Roast until desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 40-60 minutes. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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When you're cooking for a crowd that really savors meat, this peppery, tempting tenderloin is perfect! It's important to let it rest for a few minutes before carving to allow the juices to work through the meat. -Margaret Ninneman, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)

Steps:

  • Combine seasonings and rub over entire tenderloin. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat, Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate, Fiber 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MERLOT



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This tenderloin virtually cooks and presents itself-giving you all the more time to toss that apron aside and don your party best.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 5-pound center-cut beef tenderloin, tied
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons prepared coarsely ground peppercorn spice medley
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 unpeeled shallots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 medium shallots, peeled and sliced
1 750-milliliter bottle Merlot
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. For the beef: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Set a rack in a roasting pan. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. While the pan heats, pat the meat dry and season it generously with salt. Roll the tenderloin in peppercorn mixture to coat, making sure to press the ends in mixture as well. Add vegetable oil to the skillet and heat just until smoking. Brown the meat all over, turning as each side reaches a deep mahogany, about 8 minutes in all. While the meat browns, toss the unpeeled shallots with the olive oil and scatter them in the roasting pan. Transfer the meat to the rack (save the skillet) and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • 2. For the sauce: Wipe any burned bits from the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the sliced shallots to the skillet and cook over high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Add wine and vegetable broth and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Bring to a brisk boil and cook until reduced by about half. Meanwhile, in a small bowl make a paste with remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the flour. Whisk the butter mixture into the reduced wine mixture a little bit at a time. Return to a full boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 3. Slice the beef and arrange it on a platter with the roasted shallots. Drizzle some sauce over the meat and serve, passing the remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Fat 45 grams, SaturatedFat 17.5 grams, Cholesterol 137.5 milligrams, Sodium 560 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Protein 38 grams

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Drape a rich mushroom sauce over slices of perfectly seasoned beef tenderloin for a memorable holiday dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4- to 4 1/2-lb beef tenderloin roast
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef consommé
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon tomato paste (from 6-oz can)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Rub beef with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan, or place diagonally in 15x10x1-inch pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of beef.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 45 minutes or until thermometer reads 135°F. Cover beef loosely with tent of foil and let stand 15 to 20 minutes until thermometer reads 145°F (medium-rare doneness). (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F and beef will be easier to carve.)
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms in butter 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are completely tender and beginning to brown. Stir in sherry. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir cornstarch mixture into mushroom mixture. Stir in thyme, pepper and beef consommé; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly. Stir in mustard and tomato paste until well blended. Heat just until hot. Spoon sauce over sliced beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSTARD HORSERADISH SAUCE



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This is a great special occasion recipe. I made it for my family for Christmas a few years back and everyone loved it! The sauce is a delicious touch! You can add more horseradish if you desire!

Provided by Andreadmb

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (more if you like it spicy!)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 teaspoons peppercorns (black, white and green)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5/8 cup room temperature butter
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped
1 (2 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed

Steps:

  • Sauce: whisk all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate until you serve. Can be prepared 2 days in advance.
  • Beef:
  • Coarsely grind all peppercorns and transfer to bowl. Mix in salt.
  • Whisk butter, parsley and mustard together and spread over tenderloin.
  • Roll in pepper mixture and cover completely with pepper.
  • Heat oven to 450.
  • Place tenderloin on rack in shallow baking pan.
  • Roast until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 130 degrees for rare/about 35 minutes; (or 40-50 minutes for medium, 50-60 for well).
  • Transfer to platter and let stand 10 minutes. then slice and garnish with parsley and sauce.

COLD PEPPERED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WITH CREAMY TARRAGON CAPER SAUCE



COLD PEPPERED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WITH CREAMY TARRAGON CAPER SAUCE image

Categories     Beef

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

A trimmed 1 1/2 to 2 pound tenderloin of beef, tied, at room temperature
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the sauce
1 teaspoon egg yolk
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
1/1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons minced scallion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Pat dry the tenderloin and coat it on all sides with the pepper and the salt. In an overproof skillet just large enough to hold the tenderloin heat the oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the tenderloin on all sides. Roast the tenderloin in the skillet in a preheated 500 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 130 degrees for medium-rare meat, and let it cool to room ttemperature. The tenderloin may be roasted 2 days in advance and kept wrapped and chilled. Bring the tenderloin to room temperature before slicing. it. Make the sauce: In a blender or food processor blend the yolk, the cream, the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, and the mustard, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the mixture until it is emulsified. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and stir in the tarragon, the capers, the scallion, the parsley, and salt to taste. The sauce may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Slice the tenderloin crosswise 1/3 inch thick, arrange it on a platter, and spoon some of the sauce over it. Serve the remaining sauce separately.

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSTARD AND HORSERADISH SAUCE



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Categories     Beef

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Sauce:
1 cup sour cream
3 T Dijon mustard
2 T prepared horseradish
Beef:
1 2-lb beef tenderloin, trimmed
6 tsp black, pink, and green peppercorns, coarsely ground (or Montreal steak seasoning)
2 tsp kosher salt (omit it using steak seasoning)
3 T Dijon mustard
2 T butter, room temp
1 cup fresh parsley, loosely packed

Steps:

  • Sauce: Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl; cover & refrigerate. Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Beef: Whisk mustard, butter, & parsley in medium bowl to blend. Rub all over tenderloin. Roll tenderloin in pepper mixture, coating completely. Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover & refrigerate. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place tenderloin on rack in shallow baking pan. Roast until meat thermometer registers 130 degrees for rare (or according to preference). Transfer roast to platter and let stand 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to slice the beef tenderloin against the grain for more tender results.
  • Marinate the beef tenderloin for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to enhance the flavor.
  • Sear the beef tenderloin in a hot skillet or grill to create a flavorful crust and lock in the juices.
  • Cook the beef tenderloin to your desired doneness, using a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
  • Let the beef tenderloin rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving, to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the beef tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

Peppered beef tenderloin is a classic dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its tender texture, flavorful crust, and delicious peppercorn sauce, this dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. By following the tips and tricks in this article, you can create a perfect peppered beef tenderloin that will be cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give peppered beef tenderloin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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