Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup port wine or 1/2 cup beef broth plus 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)
  • 1 bay leaf

Instruction

  • For marinade, whisk together first 7 ingredients. Place roast, bay leaf and 3/4 cup marinade into a large bowl; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining marinade for basting; cover and refrigerate., Preheat oven to 425°. Place tenderloin on a rack in a roasting pan; discard bay leaf and marinade. Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 40-50 minutes, basting occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 15 minutes., Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.