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Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin
A foolproof recipe for Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin that feeds a crowd and is perfect for Christmas dinner.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 916 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 whole beef tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat (about 5 pounds)
- kosher salt
- ½ cup peppercorns, crushed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced not too thin
Chimmichuri
- 2 cups mixed herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Let the tenderloin come to room temperature for at least an hour
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F
- Fold the thin ends of the tenderloin against the rest of the roast and use kitchen twine to tie it off every inch or so to hold it together.
- Place the tenderloin on a roasting rack with the potatoes under the beef. Season the tenderloin generously with salt and press the crushed peppercorns all over the surface of the meat, making sure to coat all sides. Coat the potatoes in salt, pepper and olive oil. Insert a meat thermometer into the tenderloin and transfer into the preheated oven until the beef registers 120 to 125 degrees F for medium-rare/rare, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the meat is in the oven, melt the butter with the garlic in a small skillet, and allow the butter to slightly brown.
- Once the butter is set aside, add all the chimmichuri ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove the meat once it's cooked and pour the garlic butter over immediately. Cover the meat loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the tenderloin into ½ inch pieces, and transfer to a serving platter with the roasted potatoes and drizzle with the chimmichuri sauce. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This is the perfect holiday centerpiece. Serve with all your favorite sides.
Nutrition Information
Calories
916kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
75g
(115%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
35g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
1065mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 916
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 916kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 75g | 115% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1065mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.