ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Roasted Beef Tenderloin image

An overnight marinade provides a savory seasoning for this tenderloin. I've served this simple elegant roast on many special occasions. -Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup port wine or 1/2 cup beef broth plus 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)
1 bay leaf

Steps:

For marinade, whisk together first 7 ingredients. Place roast, bay leaf and 3/4 cup marinade into a large bowl; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining marinade for basting; cover and refrigerate., Preheat oven to 425°. Place tenderloin on a rack in a roasting pan; discard bay leaf and marinade. Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 40-50 minutes, basting occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 15 minutes., Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges