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.
1
Grill or barbecue the meat in advance, preferably using leftover cold meat from shashlik. Cut it into thin slices.
- Beef tenderloin: 150 g
2
In a small bowl, mix sour cream and crumbled blue cheese until smooth.
- 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.
- Belgian endive (witloof): 2 heads
- Beef tenderloin: 150 g
- Blue cheese: 2 tablespoons
