Crock Pot Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Balsamic Glaze

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    728 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crock Pot Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Balsamic Glaze

This Whole Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze is cooked to perfection, low and slow.

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Ingredients

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  • 3-4 pounds beef tenderloin 10 inches long (the thick end of a whole tenderloin)
  • 12 strips thick pepper bacon
  • 1 small onion sliced thin
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh Rosemary
  • 3/4 cup beef stock
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon  Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Have the butcher cut a whole tenderloin in half so that you can purchase the thick end (they will usually cut the rest into steaks) or buy a "butt beef tenderloin."
  2. Salt and pepper the whole tenderloin thoroughly. Lay the bacon strips out on a clean work surface, touching each other, so they create a rectangular sheet of bacon.
  3. Lay the whole tenderloin across the bacon and carefully wrap the bacon ends over the top. Secure the bacon strips by "sewing" toothpicks through the ends.
  4. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Place the whole tenderloin, toothpick-side-down, in the skillet. Brown the bacon on all sides, turning as needed—10 minutes. *This can be done ahead and the seared tenderloin, can be refrigerated for a 1-2 days if needed.
  5. Place the beef tenderloin in a 5-6 quart Crock-Pot and pour the pan drippings over the top. Place the sliced onion, garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs around it. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer in the thickest part of the whole tenderloin, then cover and turn the Crock-Pot on low. A crock-pot beef tenderloin will be perfectly medium-rare when the temperature reaches 130 degrees F—2-4 hrs, depending on weight and thickness.
  6. Once the temperature reaches 100 degrees, mix the flour and sugar together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the balsamic vinegar and mustard into the sugar until there are no clumps. Then whisk in the beef stock. Pour the mixture around the tenderloin, cover, and continue cooking until 130 degrees F is reached.
  7. At 130 degrees F, remove the whole tenderloin and cover with foil for at least 10 minutes. The temperature will continue to rise to 135 degrees as it rests. If needed, allow the balsamic glaze to continue simmering until thick.
  8. To serve, remove the toothpicks and slice the tenderloin into thin rounds. Top with rich balsamic glaze!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 728kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Potassium 704mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 728 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 728kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Potassium 704mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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