Beef Tenderloin Bites Recipe | Happy healthy eating

This is juicy Beef tenderloin bites Wrapped in smoky bacon will make you hungry. Fresh out of the oven, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and served with a spicy horseradish-honey sauce, they are the perfect bite.

Why You'll Love These Beef Tenderloin Bites

These oven-baked beef tenderloin bites will be the real MVP.

• Simple. Once wrapped, throw them into the grill at the same time and let them cook.
• Great for game day. They're the perfect finger food to snack on while you wait for kick off.
• quickly You get about 30 bites in less than 30 minutes!
• Family friendly. Having the sauce on the side allows kids to dig into the bacon-tenderloin-only bites if they choose.

What you will need

Creamy horseradish sauce is sweet and spicy thanks to a bit of honey. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

• bacon – Thick-cut bacon holds up better on the grill.
• Slices of beef tenderloin – Ask your butcher to cut them for you.

For the horseradish sauce

• Plain Greek Yogurt – Make sure it is unsweetened.
• Prepared Horseradish – Use your favorite.
• Shallots – These can be swapped out for more garlic.
• Crushed Mustard- Dijon mustard is a great swap.
• garlic – Feel free to use garlic paste. Avoid garlic powder as it will make the sauce grainy.
• honey – Go for raw honey or agave nectar.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper are best.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Bites

Be sure to soak the skewers or they will burn as soon as they hit the grill. Scroll down to the recipe card below the post for more detailed instructions.

• Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 450F.
• Whisk the sauce. Mix yogurt, horseradish, shallots, mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set it aside.

• Wrap them up. Take each piece of beef and wrap a small strip of bacon around it. Hold it in place with a moistened skewer or toothpick.
• Season the beef. Once the steak is wrapped, season all sides of the bacon and the steak bites with salt and pepper.

• Lock them. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon-wrapped tenderloin bites to the side of the steak. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side.
• Finish in the oven. Remove steak bites from pan and place on a baking sheet, bacon side up. Bake for 2-3 minutes, flip to cook another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
• serve Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Serve with prepared horseradish sauce. Enjoy!

Tips and variations

If you really want to impress your guests, keep them simple or add some shrimp.

• Spice them up. Slice a large jalapeño into 1/4″ thick slices. Place a slice on top of each tenderloin bite before wrapping in bacon. Grill as usual for a kick of heat.
• Go for store bought. Save some time by using low-sodium store-bought horseradish sauce.
• Surf it and turf it. Place a medium-sized shrimp on top of each piece of beef and wrap with bacon as usual for a tasty twist on this recipe.
• Add spices. Toss beef with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, or taco seasoning for extra flavor.

What to Serve with Tenderloin Bites

This Grilled Beef Tenderloin Bites recipe is the perfect game-day appetizer. Serve with other classic appetizers like fries, wings, dips, etc. if you like chicken wingstry me Buffalo Chicken Wings or Honey BBQ Chicken Wings. my Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Another easy option. Don't forget me Baked Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli or Sweet potato fries. For dip options, go for mine Mexican Street Corn Dip or Chili with cheese.

How to store and reheat leftovers

These juicy beef tenderloin bites are best the day they're made while the bacon is still crisp and freshly burnt.

• Fridge: Store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The sauce can be stored for up to 7 days.
• To reheat them: Microwave them for one minute or until heated through. You can heat them in a pan (covered) on medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes.

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