Orange Peppercorn Beef Medallions Recipe

Name: Orange Peppercorn Beef Medallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons fresh orange zest, chopped; 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns; 1 12 lbs beef tenderloin, 8 slices 3/4 inch thick,3 ounces each; salt; 8 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons shallots, minced; 4 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced; 4 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced; ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice; 4 tablespoons fresh orange sections, diced

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons fresh orange zest, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
1 12 lbs beef tenderloin, 8 slices 3/4 inch thick,3 ounces each
salt
8 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons shallots, minced
4 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced
4 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced
½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
4 tablespoons fresh orange sections, diced

1
Combine 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns and place on small plate.
2
Use 2 beef tenderloin medallions per portion.
3
Season each with salt to taste.
4
Then coat 1 side of each medallion with fresh orange zest and peppercorn mixture.
5
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in small skillet over medium heat.
6
Place crusted side of medallion in butter and cook 4- 5 minutes until browned.
7
Turn meat and cook on other side 4-5 minutes for medium rare.
8
Remove from skillet and hold warm.
9
(if meat is desired well done, place pan in 350F oven until desired doneness.)
10
Add a second tablespoon of butter to pan, melt over medium heat, and then add 1 tablespoon shallots and 1 tablespoon each of red and green bell peppers.
11
Cook 3- 4 minutes until tender.
12
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh-squeezed orange juice and bring to a boil.
13
Stir 1-tablespoon fresh diced orange segments into hot liquid, and then remove from heat.
14
Place 2 medallions on serving plate and pour orange bell pepper sauce over medallions.
15
Serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons fresh orange zest, chopped, 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns, 1 12 lbs beef tenderloin, 8 slices 3/4 inch thick,3 ounces each, salt, and more.

Yes, Orange Peppercorn Beef Medallions 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.

Orange Peppercorn Beef Medallions

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