Beef Tenderloin is tender but can be a little light in flavor. This recipe stuffs a tenderloin full of flavor (and bacon) to make a fantastic meal.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 3-pound beef tenderloin, center cut
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 1/2 pound baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Add garlic and sauté until it starts to brown. Add spinach and water. Toss spinach in the hot pan for about 2 minutes or until is is wilted and softened. Transfer spinach to a bowl. Toss with crumbled bacon, raisins and black pepper. Allow to cool.Take the beef tenderloin roast and with a knife cut a whole all the way through the center. Try to expand the whole as much as possible. Stuff spinach and bacon mixture into the whole. Tie the roast with kitchen twine to make a tightly packed roast. Lightly brush outside with olive oil and season with dill, salt, and pepper.
Preheat grill. Sear roast over high, direct heat until browned on the outside (about 15 minutes). Move to indirect heat and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove string and carve.
