The Royal Chef At Home: Easy Seasonal Entertaining

MINI BEEF SLIDERS WITH BACON & BEET AIOLI

BEEF SLIDERS ARE THE ULTIMATE COCKTAIL PARTY FOOD. This recipe takes them to the next level. Princess Diana would often request a bacon and sliced beet sandwich, an unusual but surprisingly good combination. For this dish I use both red beets and golden beets just to add texture and color. This is my go to party recipe when I am entertaining at home and it always has me reaching for my sous-vide machine. I sous vide cook the beets at 185ºF for an hour, usually the day before, and then before guests arrive season and sear the beef and sous vide it at 139ºF for an hour. All you have to do is just slice and put it on the rolls and serve… delicious! MAKES 8 SLIDERS

1 large golden beet 1 large red beet ½ cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (or to taste)

1 pound beef tenderloin, center cut, seasoned with salt and pepper 8 slices smoked bacon, cooked crisp ½ teaspoon caraway seeds, toasted

2 cups baby arugula 8 slider rolls 2 tablespoons rapeseed oil

1 Place the beets in separate pans of cold water covering them well with the water and boil until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Once cooked run the beets under cold water to cool. Peel the beets using a paper towel if you would like to avoid stained hands! 2 Slice the golden beet into eight thin slices and set aside. Chop the red beet into a food processor and puree until no lumps. In a large bowl add the mayonnaise, garlic and sriracha and gradually add the pureed beet until you have a thick spreadable sauce. Refrigerate until needed.

3 Roast or sous vide your beef tenderloin to desired doneness. If roasting, I like to cook the beef medium rare. Season the beef with salt and pepper and sear in a heavy based skillet once the oil is smoking hot. Place the beef in a 400ºF oven for about 20 minutes and rest on a serving plate for at least 10 minutes before slicing. 4 Split the sliders and spread about a tablespoon of the beet aioli onto the bottom bread. Top with a slice of beef, bacon arugula and caraway seeds. Place the slider lid on top and serve.

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