Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Sherry Vinaigrette and Watercress

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   Preheat oven to 500F.

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   Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil into beef, then rub in kosher salt and ground mixed peppercorns.

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   Place beef on small rimmed baking sheet.

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   Roast 10 minutes.

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   Reduce heat to 450F and roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125F for medium-rare, about 15 minutes longer.

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   Let meat stand 5 minutes (internal temperature of meat will increase 5 to 10 degrees).

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   Meanwhile, whisk remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend.

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   Stir in shallots and season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Arrange watercress on small platter.

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    Cut meat into 1/2-inch-thick slices; arrange overlapping slices atop watercress.

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    Drizzle any accumulated juices over meat.

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    Spoon half of vinaigrette down center of meat and over watercress.

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    Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette separately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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