Description
Gourmet Beef Tenderloin Crostini is an exquisite appetizer combining tender beef and crispy baguette, topped with fresh herbs and garlic. This elegant dish is simple to prepare, making it perfect for impressing guests at any gathering or treating yourself during a cozy night in. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, this crostini will elevate your culinary experience and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz beef tenderloin
- 1 medium baguette (sliced into 16 pieces)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each slice, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil, cooking each side for about 3 minutes until browned but still rare inside.
- Let the beef rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble each crostini by placing a slice of beef on top of the toasted baguette, topping with herbs and minced garlic.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg