Large beef tenderloin prepare all or freeze?

Question

This expensive piece of meat I purchased is much too large for the amount of people coming to dinner. Is is already trimmed and tied.  I want to do the best thing because it was so much money!

Realistic M. · Answer

Thank you for answering.  I did what you said and froze a portion of the uncooked roast for another time.  I appreciate your time.

Nicole D. · Answer

Agree with 702551 to freeze! Not sure how much you have extra, but it could also be worth slicing into medallions so you can cook a few individually for multiple dinners.

702551 · Answer

For me there is no question that I would freeze a portion of the uncooked raw meat for future use.

Defrosted cooked beef is a decidedly unimpressive thing unless it is in a stew, chili, soup, etc. And those dishes would have chuck (shoulder) not tenderloin.

If you freeze cooked beef tenderloin, you are probably tossing 75% of your dollars into the trash.

Your call.

Large beef tenderloin prepare all or freeze?

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