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Tender Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Beef Tenderloin

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A simple yet impressive dish featuring tender beef with a sweet-and-salty orange glaze, perfect for casual dinners or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasoning
  • 2-3 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed (center-cut for even cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or neutral oil for searing)
Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup orange juice (fresh is best; store-bought works)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (use low-sodium to control salt)
  • 1/4 cup honey (maple or brown sugar can substitute)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (ground ginger can work — 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
Sauce Thickener
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the tenderloin dry and season it evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon orange zest. Pour the mixture over the beef.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook: low for 6–8 hours, or high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.
Finishing
  1. Remove the beef to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing — this helps retain juices.
  2. To thicken the sauce, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker sauce and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  3. Slice the beef and drizzle with the orange glaze. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgSugar: 12g

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. If you prefer less sweetness, reduce honey to 2 tablespoons. Don't skip the sear for added flavor.
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