Tenderloin au Poivre
Crackly pepper-crusted tenderloin, a velvety thyme pan sauce, and caramelized summer vegetables deliver steakhouse luxury in a streamlined bistro dinner.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth Organic® Beef Tenderloin Steak7 oz $20.99
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Fresh Bagged Green Beans12 oz $3.99
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Yukon Gold Potatoes12 oz $1.49
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Shallots2 oz $4.49
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Simple Truth Organic® Thyme1 teaspoon leaves $2.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Unsalted butter1 tablespoon
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Kosher salt1 1/4 teaspoons
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Whole black peppercorns1 tablespoon
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Ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Low-sodium beef broth1/2 cup
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Heavy cream1/3 cup
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve 12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and roast cut-side down on a rimmed sheet pan for 18 minutes.
- Trim 12 ounces Fresh Bagged Green Beans and toss with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add the 12 ounces green beans to the sheet pan and roast everything for 10–12 minutes more, until the vegetables are browned and tender.
- Coarsely crush 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns. Pat 7 ounces Simple Truth Organic® Beef Tenderloin Steak dry, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and firmly press the 1 tablespoon crushed peppercorns onto all sides to form a crust. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the 7 ounces steak for 3–4 minutes per side, until it reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare or the preferred doneness.
- Transfer the meat to a board and rest for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop 2 ounces shallots. Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat and cook the 2 ounces shallots for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the skillet, and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce lightly coats a spoon.
- Slice the rested meat across the grain and divide it between two warm plates. Arrange the hot roasted vegetables alongside and spoon the pan sauce over the meat.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $35 for the listed catalog items, plus pantry staples
Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 30 grams of protein and fiber-rich vegetables and potatoes.
Drink pairing: Serve with Syrah, whose dark fruit and savory pepper notes echo the crust while balancing the creamy sauce.