Endive appetizer with grilled beef and blue cheese cream

4 servings

15 minutes

This appetizer combines the sophistication of Italian cuisine with the rich flavors of high-quality beef and blue cheese. Endive, with its slight bitterness, creates the perfect base for tender slices of roasted meat, while the creamy blue cheese adds a rich tangy note. The dish's origins trace back to Mediterranean culinary traditions that value the balance of freshness, texture, and flavor intensity. Such an appetizer is perfect for elegant dinners or festive tables, impressing guests with its harmony of flavors and presentation. Its ease of preparation makes it an ideal choice for those wanting to treat themselves and loved ones to something special without extra hassle.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 167.6
• Proteins: 11.8g
• Fats: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g

Ingredients

• Sour cream 10%: 2 tbsp
• Blue cheese: 2 tbsp
• Belgian endives: 2 head
• Beef tenderloin: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Grill or barbecue the meat in advance, preferably using leftover cold meat from shashlik. Cut it into thin slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef tenderloin: 150 g

2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and crumbled blue cheese until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 10%: 2 tablespoons
   • Blue cheese: 2 tablespoons

3. Place the endive leaves on a plate, top each with a piece of meat. Add a small amount of cheese cream on each.

   Required ingredients:

   • Belgian endives: 2 heads
   • Beef tenderloin: 150 g
   • Blue cheese: 2 tablespoons