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Beef Crostini

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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
meat resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1/2 baguette sliced into 20 slices
  • EVOO
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 4 oz filet mignon steaks
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with EVOO and season with ¼ tsp salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Spray a small baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • Combine ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, cumin, coriander, and garlic. Rub the mixture all over the steaks. In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tbsp EVOO over medium to high heat. Add steaks and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice across the grain into 20 slices (1/4 inch thick).
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, mascarpone cheese, basil, curry powder, paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
  • Spread ½ tsp mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread. Top with a slice of steak. Add a dollop of mayonnaise mixture on top of the steak. Garnish each slice with finely chopped basil.