
TENDERLOIN BRUSCHETTA



INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound premium angus whole beef tenderloin
- - garlic powder
- 1 16 ounce loaf garlic & Asiago batard bread cut into 16 slices
- - 100% extra virgin oil olive no-stick cooking spray
- 2 medium tomatoes thinly sliced, slices cut in half
- 1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
- 4 ounces Culinary Circle Blue Cheese Crumbles
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS
Prepare grill to medium heat. Season beef with pepper to taste; lightly season with garlic powder. Place beef on grill. Grill, turning occasionally, 20-30 minutes or until desired doneness is reached (145°F for medium-rare; 160°F for medium).
Meanwhile, lightly spray both sides of bread with cooking spray. Place bread on grill and lightly toast both sides. Remove from grill and cut each slice in half; set aside.
Remove beef from grill and season with salt to taste; allow to rest 15 minutes. Slice beef very thin.
Place tomato slices on bread; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with beef slices, basil and blue cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.