Brazilian Steak Crostinis
Brazilian Steak Crostinis
Ingredients
For the Steak Marinade
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Crostinis
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the steak marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the cubed sirloin steak, minced garlic, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat the steak evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the steak marinates, prepare the chimichurri sauce: In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley, chopped oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, red pepper flakes (if using), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Prepare the crostinis: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and immediately rub one side of each crostini with the cut side of the halved garlic clove. Set aside.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Cook the steak: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. Remove steak from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Assemble the crostinis: Top each garlic-rubbed crostini with a few pieces of cooked steak. Drizzle generously with the prepared chimichurri sauce. Garnish with additional chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Brazilian Steak Crostinis!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Brazilian Steak Crostinis
For the Steak Marinade
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Crostinis
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the steak marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the cubed sirloin steak, minced garlic, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat the steak evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the steak marinates, prepare the chimichurri sauce: In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley, chopped oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, red pepper flakes (if using), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Prepare the crostinis: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and immediately rub one side of each crostini with the cut side of the halved garlic clove. Set aside.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Cook the steak: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. Remove steak from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Assemble the crostinis: Top each garlic-rubbed crostini with a few pieces of cooked steak. Drizzle generously with the prepared chimichurri sauce. Garnish with additional chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Brazilian Steak Crostinis!