Marinated Beef Tenderloin

Name: Marinated Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 3/4 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 beef tenderloin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)

My three grown children and grandkids enjoy this tempting tenderloin. Leftovers make wonderful sandwiches with oven-fresh bread and Dijon mustard. I sometimes substitute a marinated eye of round roast...and it turns out fine.

Ingredients

1 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 beef tenderloin roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add bay leaf and tenderloin. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
Drain and discard marinade and bay leaf. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 55-60 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°), basting often with reserved marinade. let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Originally published as Marinated Beef Tenderloin in Country Woman November/December 2001

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Kim

Dec 27, 2017

We used this recipe for Christmas dinner. It was great. Highly recommend this recipe.
Remenec

Nov 20, 2017

Wow! This marinate was delicious! Following the advice of other reviewers I used 1/2 cup soy sauce and !/2 Worcestershire. I cooked mine to medium, and it took about an hour and 20 minutes. I covered the meat with foil after an hour to avoid burning on the outside.
maryked

May 5, 2016

Loved it and yes it did melt in your mouth.
tammykahan

Dec 28, 2014

I made this for a party last night and everyone said it was the best! I used Worchester sauce instead of soy.
CinfulCougar

Dec 26, 2014

This was a winner! I did not have soy sauce, so I used Worchester sauce instead. Also, I forgot to put the bay leaf in the bag. But it came out great! I covered the roast for the first half hour and then cooked remaining time uncovered. This was a big hit!!! Very tender and tasty!
NanZim

Jan 4, 2014

My husband and his Dad enjoy hunting. I used a venison loin for this recipe.
emsijo

Dec 29, 2013

I used this marinade on 7 1/2 pounds of tenderloin on Christmas Eve dinner for 15 adults and 5 kids. I have never seen that much tenderloin disappear so fast! HIGHLY recommend!!! I only cooked it for 35 minutes.
jnjrok

Aug 4, 2013

Melt in your mouth delicious! This is the only recipe that I will use from now on.
janfryling

Mar 11, 2013

I marinated 4 individual tenderloin filets over night and put them on the charcoal grill. They were delicious! I might cut the recipe in 1/2 next time as this makes a lot, which just gets tossed. I did save 1 cup as recommended and will use again in a few days with other beef entree.
tcarver

Jun 19, 2012

This is a keeper.