Slow Cooker Beef Bacon Brown Sugar Tenderloin Recipe Delish
This Slow Cooker Beef Bacon Brown Sugar Tenderloin is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, featuring tender beef, smoky bacon, and a caramelized brown sugar glaze. Perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 3 minute
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Beef Tenderloin
- Thick-cut Beef Bacon
- Brown Sugar
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Onion
- Beef Broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Start by trimming any excess fat from the beef tenderloin. This will help keep the dish from becoming too greasy.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil and sear the beef tenderloin on all sides until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). This step adds depth of flavor.
- In the same skillet, cook the beef bacon until crispy. Remove it from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- In the slow cooker, add the seared beef tenderloin. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top, then add the cooked bacon, minced garlic, chopped onion, beef broth, and your chosen spices.
- Cover and set your slow cooker to low. Cook the beef tenderloin for 6-8 hours, or until it’s fork-tender. If you’re short on time, you can cook it on high for 3-4 hours, but low is preferable for the best texture.
- Once cooked, remove the tenderloin from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the beef tenderloin into medallions and serve with the delicious juices from the slow cooker. You can also spoon the bacon and onion mixture over the top for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medallion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider marinating the beef tenderloin in a mix of brown sugar, garlic, and herbs for a few hours or overnight before cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the beef after cooking and whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water) into the slow cooker on high for about 10 minutes until thickened. Feel free to add root vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal.