How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of crispy, smoky bacon and tender, juicy beef. And when you wrap a beef tenderloin in bacon, you create a dish that is not only delicious, but also visually stunning. This recipe for bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

Beef tenderloin is a lean, tender cut of meat that is known for its mild flavor a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2.5 pound) center-cut beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Trim beef tenderloin to a thickness of 2 1/2 inches.
  • Combine rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub and press mixture evenly over all sides of the beef.
  • Place a long sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Arrange bacon slices crosswise on the wrap, slightly overlapping each piece to form a rectangle. Place the seasoned tenderloin over the bacon slices. Wrap the bacon slices up around the beef and secure with toothpicks. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove beef from the refrigerator; remove and discard plastic wrap.
  • Heat oil in a roasting pan over 2 burners set to medium heat. Place beef, seam-side down, in the roasting pan. Cook until bacon begins to brown, turning to brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven. Roast, uncovered, until firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 30 to 35 minutes, or until desired doneness.
  • Transfer beef, seam-side down, to a platter. Remove toothpicks and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 701mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 553mg