Cold Roast Fillet of Beef with Cracked Pepper Crust

Name: Cold Roast Fillet of Beef with Cracked Pepper Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground coarsely; 2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns, ground coarsely; 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, ground coarsely; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 trimmed 3 to 3 1/2-pound fillet of beef, tied, at room temperature; Parsley sprigs, for garnish, is desired; Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce, as accompaniments, recipe follows; 1 cup sour cream; 3 teaspoons horseradish; Salt and pepper; Paprika

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground coarsely
2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns, ground coarsely
1 teaspoon white peppercorns, ground coarsely
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 trimmed 3 to 3 1/2-pound fillet of beef, tied, at room temperature
Parsley sprigs, for garnish, is desired
Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce, as accompaniments, recipe follows
1 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons horseradish
Salt and pepper
Paprika

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl, combine the black pepper, the green pepper, the white pepper, and the salt.
3
Rub the meat with the pepper-salt mixture.
4
Sear meat in hot skillet until browned all over.
5
If tenderloin is too large for skillet, cut meat in half.
6
In an oiled roasting pan roast the fillet in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 130 degrees F for medium-rare meat, and let it cool to room temperature.
7
The fillet may be roasted 2 days in advance and kept wrapped and chilled.
8
Slice the fillet crosswise, arrange it on a cutting board or platter, and garnish it with the parsley.
9
Serve the beef with the Sour Cream Horseradish.
10
Combine all ingredients.
11
Chill.
12
Wine Suggestions: Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Hahn Estates or Glass Mountain Merlot Rosemount Shiraz

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground coarsely, 2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns, ground coarsely, 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, ground coarsely, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Cold Roast Fillet of Beef with Cracked Pepper Crust falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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