BEEF TENDERLOIN CROSTINI

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Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 baguette sliced into 20 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1 clove garlic, finely minced
8 oz filet mignon steaks
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tbl mascarpone cheese
2 tbl finely chopped fresh basil
1 1/4 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. 3. Drizzle with olive oil & season with 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Bake 10-12 minutes. Leave oven on. 5. Spray a small baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray. 6. Combine 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, cumin, coriander & garlic. Rub the mixture all over the steak. 7. In a skillet, heat 2 tbl oil over medium-high heat. Add steaks & cook for 2 minutes on each side. 8. Transfer steak to baking sheet & bake for 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain into 20 1/4 inch thick slices. 9. Whisk together mayonnaise, mascarpone cheese, basil, curry powder, smoked paprika, 1/8 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper. 10. Spread 1/2 tsp. of mayonnaise over each toast slice. Top each with a slice of steak. Place 1/4 tsp. of mayonnaise on top of the steak. Finish with a cilantro leaf.