The method is simple. The results are worthy of the most discriminating guest. This easy but elegant beef fillet entree may be served hot or cold.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 beef fillet (3 pounds), trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1-1/2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Herbed Mustard Sauce (see link below)
Preparation:
Heat oven to 450 degrees F.Pat beef fillet dry with paper toweling. Place thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, and salt in a small food processor or blender. Whirl to crush. Place mixture on waxed paper. Roll fillet in mixture until entirely coated. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over top of fillet.
Roast beef fillet in heated 450-degree F. oven 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. for medium-rare. Remove from oven. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If serving cold, cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
Serve beef fillet with Herbed Mustard Sauce.
Makes 8 servings
Source: Family Circle All-Time Favorite Recipes by (Doubleday)
Reprinted with permission.
