Description
Beef Crostini with Béarnaise Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Crostini:
1 baguette, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
For the Beef:
1 lb beef tenderloin or filet mignon, sliced thin
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the Béarnaise Sauce:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp shallots, minced
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
Fresh chives, chopped
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Instructions:
Prepare the Crostini:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden and crispy (8-10 minutes).
Cook the Beef:
Season beef slices with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked to your preferred doneness.
Make the Béarnaise Sauce:
In a small saucepan, simmer vinegar, shallots, and half the tarragon until reduced by half. Let cool. Whisk egg yolks over a double boiler, slowly adding the melted butter. Strain the vinegar reduction into the eggs, whisking until thickened. Add the remaining tarragon, and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble:
Place a slice of beef on each crostini. Drizzle with Béarnaise sauce and garnish with fresh chives.
Serve:
Arrange on a platter and serve immediately as an elegant appetizer!
Enjoy the perfect bite of sophistication!
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