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Beef Tenderloin with Pepper Cream Sauce

Beef Tenderloin with Pepper Cream Sauce for Home Chefs

Craft a gourmet Beef Tenderloin with Pepper Cream Sauce that brings fine dining into your home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tenderloin
  • 1 pound Beef Tenderloin A prime cut that delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor of the beef.
For the Pepper Cream Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Crushed Peppercorns A mix of green, pink, and black peppercorns introduce bold heat.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Rich base for luxurious creaminess.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Enriches and deepens the sauce flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Provides a fragrant herbal note.
  • 2 tablespoons Cognac/Brandy Used to deglaze the pan for added complexity.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Take your beef tenderloin out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Season generously with salt on all sides.
  3. If desired, tie the tenderloin with kitchen twine to retain its shape during cooking.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
  2. Place the beef tenderloin in the skillet, searing it for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven set at 375°F (190°C). Roast for about 20-25 minutes.
  4. When cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the oven and tent the tenderloin with foil.
  5. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add crushed peppercorns over medium heat.
  2. Carefully pour in cognac to deglaze the pan.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and beef broth, simmering for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Slice the rested beef tenderloin into medallions.
  2. Drizzle with the rich pepper cream sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to allow the beef to rest after cooking to enhance tenderness and flavor retention.

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