ROASTED TENDERLOIN AND RED POTATOES

Roasted Tenderloin and Red Potatoes image

I love thyme and cracked black peppercorns on beef, so I combined them in this recipe. Some family and friends have commented that this is the best beef they've ever tasted.-Kathyrn Heft, Bullhead City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 beef tenderloin roast (1-1/2 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 small red potatoes, cut into chunks
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth

Steps:

Cut small slits in the tenderloin; place a garlic slice in each slit. Combine thyme and 1 teaspoon pepper; rub over beef. In a skillet, brown beef in oil on all sides. Place in a small shallow roasting pan. , Sprinkle potatoes with remaining pepper; add to skillet. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove to the roasting pan. , Gradually add broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over meat and potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°) and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat, Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate, Fiber 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges, Protein 1 starch.