BACON-WRAPPED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin image

A very tasty piece of beef tenderloin wrapped in bacon.

Provided by Bren

Time 7h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (2.5 pound) center-cut beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
¼ cup finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Trim beef tenderloin to a thickness of 2 1/2 inches.
Combine rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub and press mixture evenly over all sides of the beef.
Place a long sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Arrange bacon slices crosswise on the wrap, slightly overlapping each piece to form a rectangle. Place the seasoned tenderloin over the bacon slices. Wrap the bacon slices up around the beef and secure with toothpicks. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove beef from the refrigerator; remove and discard plastic wrap.
Heat oil in a roasting pan over 2 burners set to medium heat. Place beef, seam-side down, in the roasting pan. Cook until bacon begins to brown, turning to brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven. Roast, uncovered, until firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 30 to 35 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Transfer beef, seam-side down, to a platter. Remove toothpicks and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 701.2 mg