Steak & Caramelized Onion Crostinis by @dennistheprescott

2h
Hard

6 servings

🥩

450 g

Hanger Steak

🧈

57 g

Butter

🫗

30 ml

Grapeseed Oil

🧅

900 g

Spanish Onions

🌿

3 g

Thyme Leaves

🧄

2

Garlic Cloves

🥖

400 g

Baguette

🧈

57 g

Garlic Butter

🧀

30 g

Blue Cheese

🌱

10 g

Chives

🧂

6 g

Sea Salt

🌶️

1 g

Black Pepper

🍋

120 g

Lemon Wedges

🍶

30 ml

Balsamic Reduction

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the pellet grill to 185°F (85°C) with the Super Smoke setting enabled. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/13

    Season the hanger steak evenly with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Insert the meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the steak.

    hanger steak
    sea salt
    cracked black pepper
    🌡️meat thermometer probe

  3. Step 3/13

    Smoke the seasoned hanger steak at 185°F (85°C) for about 60 minutes. Remove it when its internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C).

    hanger steak
    🥢tongs
    🌡️meat thermometer probe

  4. Step 4/13

    Set the smoked steak aside to rest. Increase the pellet grill temperature to 350°F (175°C).

    hanger steak
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/13

    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in one large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced Spanish onions and a pinch of sea salt.

    butter
    Spanish onion
    sea salt
    🍳large skillet
    🥄basting spoon

  6. Step 6/13

    Add the thyme leaves and minced garlic to the onions. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring regularly, until deeply golden and caramelized.

    Spanish onion
    thyme leaves
    garlic
    🍳large skillet
    🥄basting spoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each slice with the garlic butter.

    baguette
    garlic butter
    🍪baking sheet
    🖌️pastry brush

  8. Step 8/13

    Grill the buttered baguette slices at 350°F (175°C) until golden and crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the toasted slices from the grill.

    baguette
    🍪baking sheet
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/13

    Heat the grapeseed oil in the second large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the smoked hanger steak and sear for 1 minute.

    grapeseed oil
    hanger steak
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  10. Step 10/13

    Flip the steak and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Baste and turn the steak until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.

    hanger steak
    butter
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs
    🥄basting spoon
    🌡️meat thermometer probe

  11. Step 11/13

    Rest the seared steak for 5 minutes. Slice it thinly against the grain into strips.

    hanger steak
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  12. Step 12/13

    Top each toasted baguette slice with caramelized onions and a strip of steak. Sprinkle with blue cheese and minced chives.

    baguette
    Spanish onion
    hanger steak
    blue cheese
    chives
    🍪baking sheet
    🥄basting spoon

  13. Step 13/13

    Squeeze lemon over the assembled crostini and drizzle with balsamic reduction if desired. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the steak is warm.

    lemon
    balsamic reduction

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Dairy, Fats and Oils, Herbs, Bakery, Seasonings, Cheese, Condiments

Ingredients

Hanger steak, Butter, Grapeseed oil, Spanish onions, Thyme leaves, Garlic cloves, Baguette, Garlic butter, Blue cheese, Chives, Sea salt, Black pepper, Lemon wedges, Balsamic reduction

Allergens

Milk, Gluten, Wheat, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein

Calories

510 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 28g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Fat: 28g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.1mg, Calcium: 150mg, Potassium: 530mg, Sodium: 650mg, Zinc: 5.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 170mcg RAE, Vitamin B12: 2.2mcg, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin K: 22mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 40 minutes

Overall

2 hours 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking sheet, parchment paper, large skillet, tongs, chef's knife, cutting board, basting spoon, pastry brush, meat thermometer probe

Appliances

pellet grill

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Finger Food, Crostini

Occasions

Party, Holiday, Game Day, Cocktail Hour, Dinner Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-Inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crisp, Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Soft

Flavors

Smoky, Savory, Sweet, Umami, Rich, Buttery, Tangy, Salty, Herbal

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard leftovers left out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store steak and caramelized onions in an airtight container,Store toasted baguette separately to preserve crispness,Reheat steak gently before assembling), freezer : 2 months (Freeze sliced steak and caramelized onions separately,Do not freeze assembled crostini,Make fresh toasted baguette before serving)