Four-Pepper Beef Tenderloin Roasts

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Servings
   Serves 6

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   45 minutes

Cooking Method
   Roasting

Beef Type
   Rib

Ingredients

• 2 lb. well-trimmed beef tenderloin roast, center cut

Seasoning

• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, combine seasoning ingredients. Press seasoning mixture evenly into surface of beef roast.

Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes for medium rare. Remove roast to carving board when meat thermometer registers 135°F; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise approximately 10° to reach 145°F for medium rare).

Carve beef into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve beef with greens and potatoes.

Suggestions

Always allow roast to rest 10-15 minutes to finish cooking time. Internal temperature will continue to rise approximately 10° after removal from oven.