Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 pounds venison tenderloin2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms4 bacon strips1 tablespoon cornstarch1-1/4 cups beef broth2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional
Preparation
Rub tenderloin with 1-2 teaspoons of oil and the garlic. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over tenderloin and shake off excess. In a skillet, brown tenderloin on all sides in remaining oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender; remove and set aside.
Wrap bacon around tenderloin, securing the ends with toothpicks. Return to skillet. Cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp and a thermometer inserted into tenderloin reads 160°, turning frequently. Remove and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add parsley and reserved mushrooms; cook and stir until heated through. Discard toothpicks from tenderloin; serve with mushroom sauce.
