Steak Pistachio Pesto Crostini

Steak Pistachio Pesto Crostini with grated smoked gouda and bronzed tomatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes. Great for beef lovers of all ages!
I’ve been seeing all the delicious beef appetizers lately posted on the web and needed to join in the fun!
The holidays will soon be here.
That means I need some stress free recipes that look like I fussed all day! I’m kidding of course, but easy appetizers my guests will love will always top the list.
Steak Pistachio Pesto Crostini fits the bill! It makes a great small plates addition to and party or family meal.
I pan fry the steak. Grilled is delicious too!
I used Certified Angus Beef ® brand strip steak for this recipe. I find it cooks up tender every time!
Enjoy!

Food for Thought…What is your favorite beef or steak as an appetizer recipe? Do you go for steak and blue cheese or stilton? Maybe horsy sauce or BBQ? I would love to hear your ideas in a comment below!

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Steak Pistachio Pesto Crostini

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Serving Size: 1 each

Ingredients

• 1 10 to 12 ounce strip steak
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium tomato, sliced thin
• 1 baguette sliced into 8 to 10 pieces 1/2-inch thickness
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup shaved smoked gouda
pesto
• 1/4 cup salted pistachios
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

• Heat pan over medium high heat with olive oil. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook steak 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Temperature 125 rare 130 medium rare. Rest on rack.
• In same pan, sear tomatoes for about 30 seconds per side. Remove from heat. cover with grated cheese.
pesto
• Add pistachios, garlic, basil and cheese in a food processor. Grind into paste. Slowly add olive oil and process into pesto. Add more oil if needed to reach desired consistency.
• Brush both sides of bread with butter. Broil to golden brown.
• Spread browned bread with pesto. Top with thinly sliced steak and tomato sliced with cheese.

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I was not compensated for writing this post. Certified Angus Beef ® brand is a trademark of the beef I used. All opinions are my own.