Description
Make this impressive steak crostini for your next gathering. Thinly sliced steak rests on toasted baguette rounds with a light, tangy horseradish cream and a sweet balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sirloin steak or filet mignon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.
- Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
- While the steak rests, prepare the balsamic reduction. Combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half and coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the horseradish cream. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, drained horseradish, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
- Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain.
- Assemble the crostini: Spread a small amount of the whipped horseradish cream onto each toasted baguette slice. Top with a few slices of steak. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the steak. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare the baguette slices and the balsamic reduction up to one day ahead. Store them separately at room temperature.
- For easier slicing, partially freeze the rested steak for 15 minutes before cutting.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, use less prepared horseradish in the cream.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 45