Cold Roast Fillet of Beef with Cracked Pepper Crust Recipe

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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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.

Cold Roast Fillet of Beef with Cracked Pepper Crust

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