Beef With Parmesan Potatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 lbs beef tenderloin
• kosher salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs medium red bliss potatoes
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f
• 2 in a small bowl, combine the parsley and lemon zest; set aside.
• 3 season the beef with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• 4 heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• 5 transfer to oven and roast, 18 to 20 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 125° f). let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• 6 meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. add 1 teaspoon salt and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 7 drain and divide among plates. gently crush the potatoes with a spoon to crack the skins. drizzle with the remaining oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the parmesan.
• 8 serve with the beef. top with the parsley.