Peppered Beef Tenderloin

• 3 Tbsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 beef tenderloin roast (3 to 4 lbs.)

1. Combine the pepper, oil, lemon peel, salt and garlic; rub over tenderloin.
2. Place on a greased rack in a foil-lined roasting pan.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 400F for 45-65 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145F; medium, 160F; well-done, 170F.
4. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

ground pepper, olive oil, salt, garlic, tenderloin

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/peppered-beef-tenderloin.html (may not work)