Peppered Beef Tenderloin With Portobello-Marsala Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (4-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• Portobello-Marsala Sauce
• Garnishes: fresh thyme sprigs, roasted garlic bulbs

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients; pat mixture evenly over beef. Cover and stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
2. Broil 6 inches from heat 15 minutes on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan; reduce oven temperature to 375°, and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 140° or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Portobello-Marsala Sauce. Garnish, if desired.