Beef Tenderloin Gorgonzola Crostini
A gourmet appetizer featuring savory beef tenderloin, rich Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted baguette slices, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingrédients
For the Crostini
- 1 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 baguette sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients. Trim the beef tenderloin and slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and set it aside.
Cooking
- Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the beef to a baking dish and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare.
- While the beef roasts, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Mix the minced garlic with the remaining olive oil and brush over the baguette slices.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove the beef and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Assembly
- On a serving platter, place the toasted baguette slices.
- Top each slice with a piece of beef and sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over them.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over each crostini and garnish with arugula.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
To store, keep components separate and refrigerate. For reheating, warm beef in the oven and prepare fresh baguette slices. Try substituting with gluten-free resources when necessary.