Beef And Mushroom Crostini With Thyme Food

BEEF AND MUSHROOM CROSTINI WITH THYME

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, 4 to 5 min per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. Transfer steaks to plate to cool. Add 3 remaining Tbsp oil to same skillet. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and 1 Tbsp chopped thyme; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are tender and brown, stirring often, about 10 min. Add Sherry; cook until liquid is absorbed, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 min. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Steaks and mushroom mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap separately; refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 min before continuing. Thinly slice steaks. Spread goat cheese over each baguette slice. Place steak slice atop cheese. Divide mushroom mixture among crostini, pressing lightly to adhere. Sprinkle crostini with remaining 1 Tbsp chopped thyme. Arrange on platter; garnish with thyme sprigs.

BEEF CROSTINI WITH RED PEPPER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Blend the bell peppers and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Season the bell pepper mayonnaise, to taste, with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
• Tie the beef with kitchen string to help maintain its shape. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add the beef to the skillet and cook until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 8 minutes for rare. Freeze the beef until it is just frozen (this will make it easier to slice), about 3 hours. Using a large sharp carving knife, cut the beef into thin slices.
• Spread the bell pepper mayonnaise over the crostini and top with the sliced beef. Arrange the crostini on a platter. Scatter over the capers, sprinkle with the coarse sea salt, and serve.
• Do-Ahead Tip: The bell pepper mayonnaise and sliced beef can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
• Alternative: If desired, the beef tenderloin can be substituted with 1 pound freshly sliced roast beef. Since the roast beef is already cooked and can be used as is, it makes a great time-saving alternative.

BEEF & MUSHROOM CROSTINI WITH THYME

Steps:

• Heat 1 tblespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt & pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, 4-5 minutes/side for medium rare. Transfer steaks to plate to cool. Add 3 remaining tablespoons of oil to same skillet. Add garlic, stir 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and 1 tablespoon thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are tender and brown, stirring often, around 10 minutes. Add sherry & cook until liquid is absorbed, scraping up browned bits, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt & pepper. DO AHEAD - Steaks and mushrooms can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap separately, refridgerate. Let stand @ room temp for 30 minutes before continuing. Thinly slice steaks. Spread goat cheese over each baguette slice. Place steak atop cheese. Divide mushroom mixture among crostini, pressing lightly to adhere. Sprinkle crostini with remaining thyme.