Beef Tenderloin With Orange And Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise

If you are looking for another tasty hot Hors d”Oeuvre, this is one to add to your collection.

• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 tsp. orange juice
• 1 tsp. packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. grated orange zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch each of cumin and pepper
• 12 oz. beef tenderloin
• pinch of salt

In a bowl whisk together the oil, juice, sugar, zest, garlic pepper and cumin. Cut beef into scant I inch cubes. Add to the bowl and toss to coat. Let this stand for 15 minutes.

 

Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. smoked Spanish paprika
• pinch of salt and pepper

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Place the cubes on a foil lined baking sheet. Broil about 6 inches from the heat until browned but still a little pink inside (about 5 minutes).

Serve with the Paprika mayonnaise.

Napkins, Glass of wine….life doesn’t get too much better than this.