Five Peppercorn Tenderloin of Beef

Ingredients

• 1 3 1/4 # beef fillet, rolled and barded
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons coarsely crushed 5-peppercorn mix
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and chopped
• ks

Method

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 F
• 2. Insert the garlic slivers into slits cut into fillet
• 3. Pat pepper all over the beef so that it is well coated. Sprinkle with thyme and salt.
• 4. Place the fillet in a shallow rasting pan and cook for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350F and roast an additional 20 minutes for rare.
• 5. Let the fillet rest at least 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

• SERVINGS: 6
• SOURCE: Silver Palate