Grilled Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Béarnaise Sauce
A quick and easy recipe that impresses guests, featuring flavorful crostini topped with juicy beef and a rich Béarnaise sauce.
Ingredients
For the Crostini
- 1 French baguette French baguette, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Beef
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Béarnaise Sauce
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
- 3 pieces egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the slices of baguette with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the baguette slices for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper, then slather on the Dijon mustard.
Grilling
- Place the seasoned tenderloin on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Let the beef rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Making the Béarnaise Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine the white wine, vinegar, and half of the tarragon. Simmer until reduced by half, then remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the reduction until thick and creamy.
- Gradually whisk in the melted butter until fully combined. Finish with the remaining tarragon.
Assembly
- On each crostini, place a slice of grilled beef, then drizzle with the Béarnaise sauce.
Notes
Don’t stress about the sauce! If it doesn’t come out perfectly the first time, focus on flavor. Pair with a nice red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon for the perfect meal.