Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Stuffing

By Vickie_is_organizing

Mushroom stuffing with onions and celery cooks in the roast to add flavor and interest -- add some potatoes around the roast for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 pounds beef sirloin roast
• 4 strips of bacon

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and mushrooms and sauté for 10 minutes or until tender; let cool.

3. Combine bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir in the vegetable mixture; toss gently.

4. Slice roast three-quarters of the way through to form a pocket. Spoon stuffing into the pocket and secure with toothpicks. Place in a roasting pan. Arrange strips of bacon diagonally on top.

5. Roast 1 hour, or until cooked to your preference. Serve hot.