Beef Crostini with Red Pepper Mayonnaise
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 18
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Ingredients
- 36 slices (1/2
- olive oil
- 2/3 cup jarred, roasted red peppers, drained well, patted dry with paper towel
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 5 medium basil leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin (option: use peppercorn seasoned beef)
- capers for garnish 
 
The flavor of the roasted red pepper and basil pairs well with the beef tenderloin in this wonderful
Italian style hors d' oeuvre.
 
Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Arrange bread slices on 1 large baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake until golden brown;
    approximately 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Blend peppers, mayonnaise and basil leaves in food processor until smooth and creamy. Season
    with salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate.
  • Using kitchen twine, tie the beef before cooking to hold its shape. (Season with salt and
    pepper if not using peppercorn seasoned beef.) Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy skillet
    over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides and cooked to desired doneness;
    approximately 10 minutes for rare. Let rest for 15 minutes; Remove string, slice into thin slices
    or freeze beef for 2-3 hours for easier slicing.
  • Spread bell pepper mayonnaise on each crostini and top with thin slice of beef. Sprinkle capers
    over the top (if desired).
  • Sprinkle with salt and serve.


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