ASPARAGUS BEEF BUNDLES

ASPARAGUS BEEF BUNDLES

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb. Deli Roast Beef, Medium Rare, Thinly Sliced
  • 25 Thin Asparagus Spears
  • ¾ Cup Cream Cheese
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. Horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Chives, Finely Chopped
  • 25 Fresh Chives, Thinly Sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut the asparagus into 3-inch length spears. Place asparagus spears in boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Place directly in an ice water bath.
  2. Combine cream cheese, parsley, chopped chives and horseradish.
  3. Lay thinly sliced beef on wax paper. Spread each slice with cream cheese mixture. Place 2 to 3 asparagus spears on each slice, with tip exposed. Roll each slice and tie with chive sprig.
  4. Place on a serving platter covered with leaf lettuce.
  5. Cover and chill before serving. 

Yield:  25 appetizers. 

NOTE:  These appetizers can be prepared the day before and refrigerated until ready to serve

Recipe of Diane P., July 2008