Beef Tenderloin (Roast Fillet of Beef)

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Made this for Christmas dinner in 2013. Easy and excellent! Leftover was good, too! From Cutco flyer.

Ingredients

• 2-3 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1/4 lb bacon or salt pork (didn't use)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place beef on rack in open roasting pan..

Sprinkle with salt, pepper; lay bacon or salt pork strips over meat..

Roast in moderate oven at 325.

Rare: 22 minutes per pound.
Medium: 25 minutes per pound.

Because of lack of fat through this cut of meat, it is not advisable to roast to a well done stage.

Do not add water, do not cover, do not baste during roasting period.