Spicy Roast Beef Appetizers

Submitted by bakedapple42

"Easy to make and delicious little slices of marinated roast beef on fresh baguette slices topped with roasted red peppers, black olives, and just enough hot pepper relish to give them a little kick. I made these for a Christmas Tea party and the ladies loved them! My DH loved them too! They look expensive to make but are really affordable because you only need a small amount of roast beef to make them."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 appetizers
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 8 slices good quality roast beef (have your deli person slice it fairly thick)
• 1 long French baguette, sliced into 24 pieces
• 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced into 24 pieces, approx. 1-inch square
• 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and cut into halves lengthwise
• 1⁄4 cup red hot pepper relish
• butter, for the bread slices

directions

1. Prep. Work:

2. Slice the baguette into at least 24 pieces and place into a ziplock bag. Set aside.
3. Cut each slice of roast beef into 3 pieces. Fold each piece in half and place into ziplock bag.
4. Pour Balsamic Vinaigrette over roast beef slices and seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

5. To assemble:

6. Butter one side of each baguette slice.
7. Place one folded slice of the marinated roast beef on each buttered baguette slice.
8. Top with a pieces of roasted red pepper. Top that with half an olive, hollow side up.
9. Place a small amount of hot pepper relish onto the olive's hollow. The more you put on, the hotter your appetizer will taste. Secure all with a toothpick if necessary.
10. Note: assemble not more than 1hour before serving so the bread does not have a chance to get soggy. Prep. time does not include marination of beef.