Marinated Beef Tenderloin

We’re having some guests over at the house this weekend which means we need to make a meal worthy of a party.  Sure we could make something basic like burgers, or grilled chicken breasts. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned about cooking for a group is that it’s best to make something low maintenance.  That’s why I decided to dust off the old recipe books and make my father’s tried and true recipe for marinated beef tenderloin.

It’s a fantastic recipe for a party.  You start by marinating the beef which only takes a minute of your time and is done the day before the party.  Then when it comes to cooking the beef tenderloin, all you have to do is sear it for a couple of minutes, then place it on indirect heat and let it cook undisturbed for 45 minutes to an hour.  All of this results in less time hovering over your grill and more time socializing with your guests.

So if you are looking for something easy to make for your next party then check out our recipe for marinated beef tenderloin below.

Tips, Tricks, & Suggestions

• This marinade and cooking technique also works great with other types of beef roasts.  One of my personal favorites is tri-tip.
• I like to serve this marinated beef tenderloin with parsley potatoes and baked asparagus.
• While it isn’t necessary I do recommend that you truss the beef tenderloin as it will help it cook more evenly.  If you’ve never trussed a cut of meat before then check out this great instructional from savuer.com

Marinated Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Prep time: 12 to 24 hours

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

3 to 4 Lbs of Beef tenderloin

For the marinade:

½ Cup of Brandy

½ Cup of Worcestershire sauce

¼ Cup of vegetable oil

2 Cloves of garlic peeled & crushed

2 Bay leaves

1 Teaspoon of sugar

1 Teaspoon of crushed black pepper

Instructions:

1. Make the marinade:  Get out a large bowl and add all of the marinade ingredients to it.  Then use either a fork or a whisk to mix the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.  Should take you only 2 minutes.

2. Marinate the beef tenderloin overnight: Place the beef tenderloin into a gallon-sized plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.  Then roll the bag until most of the air is out and close it.  Let the beef tenderloin marinate in your fridge overnight, or for a total of 24 hours.

3. Turn half of your grill’s burners on high, or if you are using a charcoal grill, place the hot charcoals on one half of the grill.  We are doing this because we are going to be cooking the beef tenderloin indirectly.

4. Cook the beef tenderloin: Place the beef tenderloin on the side of your grill which has its burners running, and quickly sear it on each side for a minute or two.  Then take the tenderloin and place it on the other side of the grill.  Close the grill up and let the tenderloin indirectly cook for 40 minutes to an hour depending on how done you prefer your beef.

5. Take the beef tenderloin off the grill and let it rest for a minimum of 10 minutes before slicing it up.  Enjoy!

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Marinated Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Prep Time1 day d

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 Lbs of Beef tenderloin

For the marinade:

• ½ Cup of Brandy
• ½ Cup of Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ Cup of vegetable oil
• 2 Cloves of garlic peeled & crushed
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 Teaspoon of sugar
• 1 Teaspoon of crushed black pepper

Instructions

• Make the marinade: Get out a large bowl and add all of the marinade ingredients to it. Then use either a fork or a whisk to mix the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved. Should take you only 2 minutes.
• Marinate the beef tenderloin overnight: Place the beef tenderloin into a gallon sized plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Then roll the bag until most of the air is out and close it. Let the beef tenderloin marinate in your fridge overnight, or for a total of 24 hours.
• Turn half of your grill’s burners on high, or if you are using a charcoal grill, place the hot charcoals on one half of the grill. We are doing this because we are going to be cooking the beef tenderloin indirectly.
• Cook the beef tenderloin: Place the beef tenderloin on the side of your grill which has its burners running, and quickly sear it on each side for a minute or two. Then take the tenderloin and place it on the other side of the grill. Close the grill up and let the tenderloin indirectly cook for 40 minutes to an hour depending on how done you prefer your beef.
• Take the beef tenderloin off the grill and let it rest for a minimum of 10 minutes before slicing it up. Enjoy!

Inspiration from other blogs

From Hip Foodie Mom

From Taste of Home