ASPARAGUS BEEF ROLL-UPS

Asparagus Beef Roll-Ups image

Provided by Jennifer Tennyson

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb beef tenderloin, center cut
3 Tbsp coarsely ground pepper
kosher salt
olive oil
20 asparagus stalks, blanched until tender
HORSERADISH MAYONNAISE
1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp chives, fresh/chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
2. Season the entire beef tenderloin with kosher salt and pepper.
3. Sear the beef on all sides until very brown.
4. Meanwhile, make the horseradish mayonnaise.
5. In a small bowl combine the horseradish, mayonnaise and chives.
6. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
7. Remove the meat from the pan and allow to cool completely.
8. Using a very sharp knife, slice the beef into 10 thin slices.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of the beef and lay 2 spears of asparagus in the center of each piece of beef.
11. Roll the beef up over the asparagus.
12. Arrange on a plate and drizzle with additional mayonnaise.