Bacon and Herb Wrapped Beef Tenderloin

Prepare grill. Season the beef with salt and pepper.

Lay bacon strips of bacon side by side on work surface. Place about 1/3 of the rosemary, thyme and oregano right on the edge of all the bacon strips and top with beef (perpendicular to the slices). Start rolling bacon/herbs around beef. Add another 1/3 of the herbs and continue rolling the bacon. Finally, add the last of the herbs. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon if necessary. (See related blog post for photos.)

Cut slits through the bacon and into the meat just large enough for the garlic slivers. Insert a piece of garlic into each slit.

Grill to desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Remove bacon and herbs (I recommend just removing the herbs). Slice to serve hot or at room temperature.

Recipe adapted from The Silver Palate Cookbook.