Marinated Beef Tenderloin

Name: Marinated Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 3/4 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 beef tenderloin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 55 min. + standing

Yield 8 servings

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An umami-rich overnight marinade transforms beef tenderloin, an already excellent and impressive cut of meat, into marinated beef tenderloin, a special yet easy dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 beef tenderloin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a shallow dish; add bay leaf and tenderloin. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Drain beef, discarding marinade and bay leaf. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness, 55-60 minutes (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting often with reserved marinade. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

7 ounces cooked beef: 610 calories, 40g fat (12g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 2191mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 58g protein.

My three grown children and grandkids enjoy this tempting beef tenderloin marinade. Leftovers make wonderful sandwiches with fresh bread and Dijon mustard. I sometimes substitute a marinated eye of round roast. —Connie Scheffer, Salina, Kansas

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