Basque Beef Tenderloin Crostini |
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Seared beef tenderloin that's rubbed with orange zest, chili powder, and salt adorn simple toasted baquettes in the stand-out appetizer, Basque Beef Tenderloin Crostini. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest |
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon sea salt |
1 (1 1/2-pound) center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
24 thin slices of an 8-ounce french baguette (about 1/2-inch thick), toasted |
green sauce and additional herbs, for serving |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine orange zest, chili powder, and salt. Rub tenderloin with spice mixture. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450°.
3. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until it is brown and caramelized, about 4 minutes per side (1216 minutes total). Transfer skillet to oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 125° for medium-rare (1520 minutes).
4. Transfer beef to a cutting board to rest for 20 minutes, then thinly slice. Top each baguette slice with sliced beef, about 1 teaspoon green sauce, and, if using, herbs.
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