Moroccan-Spiced Beef Medallions

• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
• 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 lb boneless beef tenderloin fillets, cut into 4 portions
• 1 tsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. To make rub, grind the first three ingredients in a coffee grinder, in a food processor or with a mortar and pestle; mix with sugar and salt.
3. Thoroughly rub mix onto each fillet; set aside 5 minutes.
4. Add oil to a large, oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high.
5. Sear fillets 1 minute on each side or until browned.
6. Transfer to oven and cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on doneness.

black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, sugar, salt, boneless beef tenderloin, olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/moroccan-spiced-beef-medallions-230133 (may not work)