Grilled tenderloin with a couple of pieces sliced off on a stone serving plate.

Three-Pepper Tenderloin Roast with Mushroom & Leek Barley

Name: Three-Pepper Tenderloin Roast with Mushroom & Leek Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 2 to 3 lb Beef Tenderloin Roast Center-Cut; 1 tbsp Coarsely Ground Mixed Peppercorns (black, white, green and pink); 1 lb Cremini or White Button Mushrooms, halved or quartered if large; 3 md Leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in half lengthwise then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces; 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided; 1 cup Uncooked Quick-cooking Barley; 2-1/2 cups Reduced-sodium Beef Broth; 1/2 cup Dried Sweetened Cranberries or Cherries; Salt, to taste; Additional Items:; Rimmed Baking Sheet; Meat Thermometer; 3-qt Saucepan; Carving Board; Aluminum Foil

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 - 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 - 90 minutes

Ingredients:

Beef Tenderloin Roast Center-Cut
Coarsely Ground Mixed Peppercorns (black, white, green and pink)
Cremini or White Button Mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
Leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in half lengthwise then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
Olive Oil, divided
Uncooked Quick-cooking Barley
Reduced-sodium Beef Broth
Dried Sweetened Cranberries or Cherries
Salt, to taste

Additional Items:

• Meat Thermometer
• 3-qt Saucepan
• Carving Board
• Aluminum Foil

Directions:

Preheat grill to 425°F.
Press peppercorns evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.
Combine mushrooms, leek and 1 tbsp oil; toss to coat. Arrange vegetables in single layer on rimmed baking sheet.
Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat.
Place roast beef on grill for 35 to 45 minutes for medium rare; 45 to 50 minutes for medium doneness.
Roast vegetables 35 to 40 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring once.
Meanwhile, on the grill's side burner, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 3-quart saucepan until hot. Add barley and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add broth and cherries; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer; covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until barley is tender. Keep warm.
Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium.
Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
Stir mushrooms and leeks into barley mixture.
Carve roast into slices. Season barley and beef with salt, as desired.
Serve with barley.