Blackberry Steak Crostini
Time: 22 minutes
Serves: 8-10
Fresh blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and a light coffee rub make a perfect flavor combination for grilled steak. These crostini are sophisticated, delicious, and so easy to make! Serve them as an appetizer or even as a light meal.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Serves:
8-10
Perfect for:
30 Minute Dishes
BBQ and Tailgates
Finger Foods
Ingredients
- 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Blackberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 pound skirt steak or ribeye steak
- 2 teaspoons neutral oil
- 1 baguette
- 1 serrano or Fresno pepper, sliced (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- PREHEAT grill to high for 10 minutes.
- CLEAN grill grates.
- REDUCE grill heat to medium (425°F – 450°F).
- PLACE 1 package (6 ounces) of blackberries into a small saucepan.
- ADD 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar.
- BRING to a boil over medium heat.
- ADD 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter.
- ADD 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- STIR to combine.
- REDUCE heat to low.
- LET SIMMER 10 minutes.
- MASH and STIR blackberries until a jam like consistency.
- SET ASIDE blackberry mixture.
- PLACE 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee into a small bowl.
- ADD remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- ADD 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper.
- STIR to combine and SET ASIDE coffee mixture.
- PAT DRY 1 pound skirt steak or ribeye steak using paper towels.
- RUB steak evenly on all sides with coffee mixture.
- DRIZZLE 2 teaspoons neutral oil over all sides of steak.
- SLICE baguette into 1/2-inch slices.
- PLACE steak onto hot grill.
- COOK about 5 minutes.
- FLIP steak and COOK 3 – 5 minutes longer until desired doneness (for medium rare: 125°F internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer).
- TRANSFER steak to a large dish.
- COVER with foil and ALLOW steak to rest about 8 minutes.
- PLACE baguette slices onto grill and COOK both sides until golden.
- ARRANGE baguette slices on serving platter.
- SLICE steak into thin slices and RESERVE juices.
- DRIZZLE crostini with steak juices.
- PLACE 1 – 2 pieces of steak onto each baguette slice.
- SPOON blackberry mixture over steak.
- GARNISH with thinly sliced serrano or Fresno pepper, if desired.
- GARNISH with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.
- SERVE immediately.
