Whole Beef Tenderloin

By jamezsmith56

Winter break tradition The once a year WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN

Ingredients

• The once a year WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN
• 4 1/2-5 lbs filet of beef (whole)
• Marinade
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1 Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy saucepan; mix well.
2 Bring just to boiling point.
3Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
4Place beef in a glass, enamel, or stainless steel pan.
5Pour cooled marinade over beef, and cover.
6 Allow marinating overnight in fridge.
7 Remove from fridge several hours before roasting.
8 Preheat oven to 450°F.
9 Place meat in shallow baking pan, and pour marinade over it.
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).
13 Remove from oven and let cool in marinade.
14 Cut into thin slice and serve at room temperature.
15 NOTE: This is best served rare to med-rare. It is most often done after 40 minutes of roasting, so please be careful not to overcook.