🥩 Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin seared in a skillet with a black pepper crust and a touch of lemon. Premium protein, no fuss.
⏱️ 15 min🍽️ 2 servings👩🍳 Easy🔥 310 calories per serving💪 48 g protein per serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350 g) beef tenderloin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp (11 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
How to make it, step by step
- Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and press coarsely ground black pepper onto both sides.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over very high heat until it just starts to smoke.
- Sear the steaks 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare; adjust the time if you prefer them more done.
- Remove, season with salt, and add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition facts (per serving)
310
calories
48 g
protein
2 g
carbs
13 g
fat
Values are approximate.
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