2 lb beef tenderloin roast
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic
4 c water
22 oz beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp thyme
2 cloves
Tie roast with string at 2 inch intervals. rub 1 tsp salt and half tsp peper over roast. Heat oil in dutch oven. Add roast and garlic – cook ’til evenly browned. Remove roast, pour off drippings. Add water, broth, bay, thyme, cloves – bring to a boil. Add roast – simmer 20 minutes (130 internal temp for rare). Strain liquid. Add cornstarch and mustard, turn into paste. Slowly add cookng liquid – add rest of salt and pepper (or to taste). Cook until slightly thickened.