Cynthia's Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Cynthia's Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Yield: 10 Servings

1 beef tenderloin*,Trimmed

1 *(3-1/2 to 5 lb)

MARINADE AND SAUCE =============

2 c  soy sauce

2/3 c  dark sesame oil

6 lg garlic cloves,chopped

2 T  fresh ginger,Chopped

PLACE THE TENDERLOIN in a non-aluminum pan. Mix together the soy

sauce, oil, garlic and ginger, and pour 1/2 of the marinade over the

tenderloin. Reserve the remaining for the sauce. Cover the beef with

plastic wrap and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the

tenderloin from the pan and place it on a charcoal grill over a low

fire, covered, or place in a pan in a 400F oven. Cook until rare (the

internal temperature should be 140F), turning if necessary. Remove

from heat. If cooking in the oven, bring the remaining marinade and

pan juices to the boil and pour over the meat. Serve hot or cold. May

be made ahead and reheated.