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Sophisticated and Simple Peppered Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms

Peppered Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms

dana vento
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Recipes
Cuisine meat
Calories 968 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
  • 16 oz. white mushrooms rinsed, stems on and sliced
  • 3 large shallots sliced (1 kept in reserve)
  • 2 Tablespoons of fresh rosemary leaves chopped (if you don't like rosemary sub in some basil, but only a tablespoon freshly chopped as it is stronger.
  • 3 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • Freshly milled black pepper (enough to coat the top of your meat about 3-4 tablespoons? less s fine as well if you prefer just a dusting.
  • 1 Teaspoon of Sea salt to taste
  • 3 lbs. beef tenderloin roast
  • Zest of Lemon about 2 Teaspoons up to 1 Tablespoon but NOT more

Instructions
 

  • To clean the shallot you will remove both the top and the base of it.
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  • Cutting as little as possible off of each end.
  • Then set the shallot upright on the cutting board and cut through the root which is the green in the center of it.
  • From there, you will have 2 equal pieces, each that need the skin to be then peeled off.
  • Toss the skin (or compost it) and repeat this process for each shallot.
  • Slice shallot
  • Once the onion is prepared, preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Then, in a small bowl, mix 3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, rosemary, garlic, and pepper.
  • Place your roast on a platter and use this mixture to rub all over the roast.
  • Set this aside.
  • Use the MIDDLE rack for placement only. (so place your rack in the middle and eliminate the others or move them higher or lower.
  • Place the 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in the pot.
  • Next, add in the shallots, allow them to bask in the olive oil for 2 minutes before moving on.
  • Then, add in the mushrooms and sprinkle them with salt to taste. (5 minutes or so for this whole process)_
  • The mushrooms and shallots will develop a different bit of color, and they will soften!
  • Using your roasting pan (if you use one pan to cook in and are using a separate roasting pan, transfer the skillet sauteed veggies to the CENTER of your roasting pan.
  • Place the roast atop the veggies. (the will then spread.
  • Do make sure that there are some veggies under ALL Of the roast, not just a part.
  • For those that are using a zest of lemon, now is the time to zest and sprinkle.
  • YOu can either let some of the zest lands on the top of the roast or just let it sit on the base of the pan.
  • Once arranged, place in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes for medium-rare or longer for more well-done results.
  • Remove from oven and rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!
    tenderloin prepared for serving tray removed

Notes

Actual cooking time will vary depending on a number of factors, including the starting internal temperature of the beef.
Therefore, allow the beef to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before roasting.
Do use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
For medium-rare, remove from the oven at 140°F.
The temperature will rise to 145°F as it rests.
This is roasted UNCOVERED.