Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet Recipe

Name: Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 filet of beef, trimmed (3 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon salt; Herbed Mustard Sauce; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar; 2 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 finely chopped shallot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 filet of beef, trimmed (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
Herbed Mustard Sauce
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 finely chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Chill evaporated milk in freezer for 10 minutes.
2
Combine tarragon vinegar and Dijon mustard in a blender.
3
Pour in chilled milk.
4
With blender on, add oil in a slow, steady stream until well blended.
5
Add tarragon, shallot, salt and pepper.
6
Blend to combine.
7
Preheat oven to 450*F (230*C).
8
Pat fillet dry with paper toweling.
9
Place thyme, rosemary, peppercorns and salt in a small food processor or blender.
10
Whirl to crush.
11
Place mixture on waxed paper.
12
Roll fillet in mixture until entirely coated.
13
Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
14
Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over top of fillet.
15
Roast fillet in heated 450*F (230*C) oven 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145*F (60*C).
16
for medium-rare.
17
Remove from oven.
18
Let rest 10-15 minutes before carving.
19
If serving cold, cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
20
Serve with Herbed Mustard Sauce.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 filet of beef, trimmed (3 pounds), 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet 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.

Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet

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