Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Red Onion
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp pink peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp green peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 2 tsp honey
- Kosher salt
- 1 (4-lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied with butcher's twine
- ½ Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 leek, whites only, sliced into half-moons
- ¼ cup dry vermouth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 oz fresh horseradish, peeled and finely grated (¼ cup)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Using meat mallet or bottom of heavy pan, coarsely crush peppercorns; transfer to small bowl. Strip leaves from rosemary, finely chop and add to same bowl along with honey and 1 tsp salt; mix to combine.
- With paper towels, pat tenderloin dry. Place on rimmed baking sheet and rub with spice mixture. Roast to desired doneness, 135°F for medium-rare, 35 to 45 min. Transfer to cutting board; let rest at least 10 min. before slicing. Serve with Horseradish Cream Sauce.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium. Add leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (do not let brown). Add vermouth and cook until syrupy, about 4 min. Stir in cream and simmer until reduced by half. Remove from heat and stir in horseradish. Season with salt to taste. Makes about 1½ cups.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Bartlett pears, about 14 oz, cored and cut into wedges
- 2 small red onions, cut into wedges
- 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into ½-in. thick half-moons
- 6 sprigs thyme, plus more for serving
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
Side Dish Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss pears, onions, sweet potatoes and thyme with olive oil and 1 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 35 to 45 min. Sprinkle with additional thyme if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 12 | 8 | |
| Calories |
480
|
110
|
590
|
| Fat (g) | 36 | 5 | 41 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Carb (g) | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 260 | 255 | 515 |
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