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Beef Tenderloin with Pepper and Pumpkin Cream

17/11/2023

I can guide you in preparing a delicious beef tenderloin with pepper and pumpkin cream, pairing the richness of the meat with the sweetness of the pumpkin. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

  • 4 beef tenderloin fillets (about 200 grams each)
  • 2 tablespoons of mixed peppercorns (black, white, pink, green)
  • Salt to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • 1 knob of butter

For the pumpkin cream:

  • 500 grams of peeled and diced pumpkin
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 250 ml of vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Nutmeg (optional)
  • Cooking cream (optional for a creamier texture)

Preparation

  1. Start with the pumpkin cream: in a saucepan, lightly sauté the chopped onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil. Then add the diced pumpkin and cook for a few minutes.

  2. Pour the vegetable broth into the saucepan until it covers the pumpkin, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook until the pumpkin has softened (about 20 minutes).

  3. Once the pumpkin is cooked, remove the garlic and blend everything until smooth and homogenous. If you want a richer texture, you can add some cooking cream. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

  4. For the beef tenderloin: meanwhile, slightly crush the peppercorns with a mortar or the bottom of a heavy pan to break them, but not pulverize them.

  5. Lightly salt the fillets and cover them with the crushed peppercorns, pressing them onto the meat to stick well.

  6. Heat oil and a knob of butter in a pan, and when it is very hot, cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on your preferred degree of doneness.

  7. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving, to allow the juices to distribute evenly.

Serve the beef tenderloin with pepper on a bed of warm pumpkin cream, and here you have a dish full of flavor and contrasts.

Curiosity

The combination of peppered beef and pumpkin is not traditional in Italian cuisine, but it’s an example of how typical autumn ingredients can be combined to create innovative and tasty dishes. The pepper adds a hint of spiciness that goes well with the sweetness of the pumpkin.

Beef Tenderloin with Pepper and Pumpkin Cream