Black Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

This recipe serves:  8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 3-pound piece beef tenderloin, trimmed
1 cup non-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons horseradish
fresh sage sprigs
fresh rosemary sprigs
1. Preheat the oven to 500°F.

2. Rub the tenderloin with oil and sprinkle it with salt, black pepper and red pepper. Place it in a roasting pan, cover and chill for 8 hours.

3. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned. Lower temperature to 375°F and bake for 20 more minutes or until desired degree of doneness is reached. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

4. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and horseradish in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Slice the beef on the bias. Serve with horseradish-sour cream and garnish with fresh herbs.

Serving Size: 6 ounces

SEE ALL THE FACTS

• Print this recipe