A delicious and tender beef tenderloin slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy orange glaze.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:6-8 hours
Total Time:6 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 to 3 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Season the beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and orange zest. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Slice the beef and serve it drizzled with the orange glaze. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the orange glaze mixture.
Serve with steamed broccoli or over rice to soak up the delicious glaze.