Bourbon Beef Tenderloin

Perfectly roasted beef tenderloin is marinated in bourbon and mustard and crusted with pepper. This is a celebratory dinner favorite!

Ingredients

• 2.5 pound beef tenderloin

• 1/4 cup dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup bourbon

• 3 cloves garlic, grated

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl mix together the mustard, bourbon, and garlic. Coat the beef tenderloin and marinade for at least 1 hour.

2. Heat the oven or grill to 300 degrees.

3. Remove the beef from the marinade and coat with the salt and pepper.

4. Insert a temperature probe in the tenderloin and roast until the temperature reaches 130 degrees for medium rare, about 1 hour. Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

Takes 1 hour 20 minutes (plus 1 hour marinade)

Serves 4-6