Description
Grilled beef tenderloin crostini with bearnaise sauce delivers pure elegance on a crispy bite-sized canvas. Tender meat and creamy sauce create an instant party favorite that guests cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2–6 oz Beef Tenderloin Filets
- 1 loaf Baguette
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives
Sauce and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 packet Béarnaise Sauce Mix
Instructions
- Remove beef tenderloin filets from refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Heat grill to medium temperature of 350-375°F. Cut baguette diagonally into ½-inch thick slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Brush each baguette slice with 1 teaspoon olive oil, coating both sides completely. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Increase grill temperature to 450-475°F. Season each 2-6 oz filet with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper.
- Grill beef filets for 3-5 minutes on each side, aiming for an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare doneness.
- Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Prepare béarnaise sauce using the entire packet according to package instructions during the resting period.
- Slice beef thinly against the grain, creating delicate pieces for your crostini.
- Arrange toasted baguette slices on a serving platter and top each with a beef slice.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon béarnaise sauce over each crostini and garnish with 1 teaspoon chopped chives.
Notes
- Letting beef filets rest at room temperature ensures even cooking and helps achieve a perfect sear without overcooking the center.
- Slice the baguette at a 45-degree angle for more surface area and a prettier presentation that makes each bite crisp and delicious.
- When grilling steaks, use a meat thermometer for precise doneness and avoid cutting into the meat to check temperature, which releases valuable juices.
- Slicing beef against the grain makes each bite more tender and easier to chew, creating a more enjoyable eating experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-21 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg