Description
This Homemade Crockpot Beef Tenderloin creates a tender and flavorful dish with the convenience of slow cooking. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
1 small onion (sliced)
black pepper to taste (freshly ground preferred)
12 strips thick pepper bacon
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3.5 lb beef tenderloin (room temperature before cooking)
3/4 cup beef stock (I use Kettle & Fire)
salt to taste
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (adds richness)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (I prefer Grey Poupon)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp flour
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, then set aside on paper towels to drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until softened.
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper, then sear it in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place the seared beef tenderloin in the crockpot and top with cooked bacon, onions, and rosemary sprigs.
- Pour the beef stock over the beef, ensuring it is well moistened.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- For the glaze, mix together garlic, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, and flour in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and drizzle with the glaze before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the beef tenderloin to reach room temperature before cooking. This ensures even cooking throughout the meat.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of the beef tenderloin)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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