"One-bite" Beef Tenderloin Steak Appetizers recipe
Here's an interesting appetizer twist using traditional beef tenderloin recipes - mini "one-bite" Filet Mignon appetizer skewers.
These great little grilled beef tenderloin mini-skewers are tender cubes of steak wrapped in bacon and grilled to juicy perfection.
These quick easy appetizers are becoming a very popular way of cooking tenderloin for a crowd.
Here's a little trick I've learned for these little beef appetizers, microwave the bacon a couple minutes before wrapping the steak cubes with it.
That ensures the bacon's cooked the same time the beef is.
Usually beef tenderloin recipes don't call for marinades to tenderize the meat as it's already tender enough - in this case we're using one just to give it a subtle flavor booster.
These are pretty quick to make and grill in no time - pass these mini-skewers around at your next party and they'll disappear in no time.
I'm going to serve these as Superbowl appetizers this season.
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Serves: 10 - 12 (makes 36 - 40 appetizers)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Direct Heat: 425F - 450F
Note: marinate 4 to 8 hours for best results
What you'll need:
For the marinade:
Tip: if you can't find these short skewers make your own by cutting 12" skewers into 3 or 4 pieces.
Step 1:
In a small glass bowl or jar combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Cut the beef tenderloin into 1" square chunks. Trim off any excess fat.
Place the beef tenderloin chunks into a resealable zip-lock plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Close the bag and distribute the marinade well to evenly coat all the beef.
Place the bag in a pan or bowl to prevent leakage and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours.
Step 2:
Place the bacon on a paper towel on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 2 minutes to just partially cook it.
This ensures that the bacon is cooked on the grill the same time the beef tenderloin is.
Remove the beef tenderloin recipe from the bag and discard the marinade.
Wrap a piece of beef with a small strip of bacon just so it wraps once around the chunk and doesn't double over itself too much.
Insert a small skewer into the chunk where the two ends of bacon meet and out the other side. This will ensure the bacon doesn't fall off the skewer.
Continue with the remaining beef.
Step 3:
Clean and oil the grates of the grill and preheat to 425F - 450F.
I grill these at this temperature to ensure the bacon cooks without burning.
When the grill has reached temperature place the skewers on the grates (bacon side down) at a 30 degree angle to the grate rungs to provide appealing sear marks.
Close the lid and continue grilling for 7 or 8 minutes.
Wiggle the pieces with your BBQ tongs and flip over on the grates if they are showing nice sear marks.
Close the lid for another 7 or 8 minutes.
Step 4:
At 425F - 450F this beef tenderloin recipe should be cooked to medium-rare in about 15 minutes.
An instant read thermometer should show approximately 130F internal temperature.
I use the lower heat to ensure the bacon cooks without burning and the beef doesn't overcook. Use a thermometer for best results.
Remove the Filet Mignon bites to a serving dish. Drizzle with a little soy sauce if desired.
Enjoy!
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