Beef Tenderloin-Worth the Wait!*****

By Gigirox

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 4 1/2-5 lbs beef tenderloin (whole)
• Marinade
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger-(when I don't have fresh, I use 1 ts dry, 1 ts lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 bay leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1- Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy saucepan; Mix well.
2- Bring just to boiling point.
3- Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
4- Place beef in a glass, enamel, or stainless steel pan.
5- Spread cooled marinade over beef, and cover.
6- Allow to marinate overnight in fridge.
7- IMPORTANT Remove from fridge several hours before roasting.
8- Preheat oven to 450°F.
9- Place meat in shallow baking pan, and pour marinade over top.
10- Roast for 20 minutes, basting with marinade from time to time.
11- Reduce heat to 350°F.
12- Continue roasting another 20 minutes (or until beef reaches desired doneness).
NOTE: This is best served rare to med-rare. Don't overcook.