Bacon Encrusted Beef Tenderloin

My friend Georgia makes this recipe for New Years Eve. The beef comes out perfectly juicy every time and the flavor is over the top.

• Beef Tenderloin, room temperature (about 5 lbs.)
• 1 pound bacon--pureed to cover beef
• 1 clove garlic
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Mince bacon with garlic, butter, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well to make a paste. Pat over beef. Broil 5 minutes then bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Let the tenderloin rest for 15 minutes before carving into 1/2 inch slices. Serves 10-12.

You might also like this recipe for Beef Tenderloin with Mustard Horseradish Cream Sauce. It is elegant and perfect for a dinner party.

Side Dish Recipes

You will find all kinds of side dish recipes here at Theme Party Queen, but this video by myrecipes.com has 5 ideas that are not only perfect for Thanksgiving but would pair nicely with these tenderloin recipes too.