Beef Tenderloin Crostini Recipe

• Difficulty: Easy
• Makes: 20 crostini
• Nutrition per Serving (1 of 20 servings): 262 Calories, 16 g Total Fat, 5 g Saturated Fat, 17 g Carbs, 1 g Fiber, 2 g Sugar, 13 g Protein, 45 mg Cholesterol, 229 mg Sodium
• Total Time: 1 hour (includes resting)
• Active Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Beef Tenderloin:

• 2 pounds beef tenderloin, cleaned and tied
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crostini:

• 2 baguettes, sliced into twenty 1/2-inch pieces total
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Horseradish Sauce:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 2 tablespoons horseradish
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Watercress leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 500F to sear the succulent beef tenderloin to perfection.
2. Place the tenderloin on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then generously season with salt and pepper. Rub the oil and seasoning evenly over the meat for unbeatable flavor.
3. Roast until a meat thermometer reads 125-130F for rare to medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest until warm or room temperature, at least 20 minutes. Then thinly slice on a cutting boardyour guests will rave about the juicy slices!
4. Lower the oven temperature to 400F for golden, irresistible crostini.
5. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, roughly 5 minutes.
6. To prepare the zesty horseradish sauce, combine sour cream, applesauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, and chives in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth and season with salt and pepper to tastethis creamy kick elevates every bite!
7. To assemble these showstopping appetizers: Spread a spoonful of horseradish sauce on each toasted bread slice, top with a slice of beef tenderloin, add another dollop of sauce, and garnish with a few watercress leaves. Serve and watch them disappear!