Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin coated with a flavorful fresh herb rub is wrapped in bacon and roasted until juicy and tender in this recipe worthy of special occasions.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Trim beef tenderloin to a thickness of 2 1/2 inches.

Step 2

Combine rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub and press mixture evenly over all sides of the beef.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove beef from the refrigerator; remove and discard plastic wrap.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Transfer beef, seam-side down, to a platter. Remove toothpicks and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.