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Balsamic Blueberry Steak Crostinis

Robyn Gleason
Blueberry sauce on steak is the ultimate sweet and savory delight.  Caution though - these easy appetizers are very addictive!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound peppercorn steak, or regular steak, cut of your choice
  • 1-2 tbsp black and white peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • handful of spinach or arugula leaves, washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • Additional fresh chives, chopped, for topping

Instructions
 

  • For peppercorn steak, rub the crushed peppercorns into the steak, pressing them lightly to ensure they stay while cooking. Melt butter in saucepan on high heat and cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side. (can be grilled as well)Steak should be medium rare for crostini. Remove from heat, tent loosely with foil and let rest while you prepare the other ingredients. Slice thinly after 10 -15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 and brush baguette piece lightly with olive oil. Place on baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden. Remove.
  • You can slice the goat cheese or whip it. To whip put in food processor or use mixer, adding chives and garlic. Whip until fluffy. 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, blueberries and maple syrup in saucepan and bring to a boil before reducing heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Mixture should stick lightly to spoon.
  • Assembly:
    Place one spinach leaf on each baguette piece followed by a generous dollop of goat cheese. Place one slice of steak on top of cheese, and drizzle with blueberry/balsamic sauce. Top with chopped chives.
    Serve immediately
Keyword blueberries
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