1 beef tenderloin, trimmed
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
1 T Thyme fresh minced or1 tsp dried Thyme
1 ½ tsp coarsely ground pepper, divided
3 T olive oil or vegetable oil
7 small red potatoes, cut into chunks
½ C beef broth
Recipe
Cut small slits in the tenderloin; place a garlic slice in each slit. Combine thyme & tsp pepper; rub all over roast. In a skillet, brown beef in oil.
Remove to a roasting pan; cover & keep warm.
Toss potatoes w/remaining pepper; add to skillet. Cook n’ stir til lightly browned. Remove to the roasting pan. Gradually add broth to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir to loosen browned bits. Pour over meat & potatoes.
Bake uncovered at 375° for 25-40 minutes or til meat reaches desired doneness: rare = 140°; med = 176°; well = 170°.