STEAK CROSTINI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steak Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes image

My husband and I love to have just appetizers for dinner so the mini sandwich was the perfect thing to make since I could use one of the steaks in the freezer. My husband went nuts over it and said it was the best thing I have ever made for him.-Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

16 slices sourdough baguette (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 boneless beef top loin steak (1 inch thick and 10 ounces)
BLUE CHEESE SAUCE:
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons whiskey
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place baguette slices on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Rub toasted sides with garlic halves; set aside., Place tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 pepper; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until softened, stirring once., Sprinkle steak with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steak for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from the pan and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Add whiskey; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated., Stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add blue cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Thinly slice beef; arrange over baguette slices. Top with tomatoes and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.