Caveman Style Steak Bruschetta

These beauties are so fun to cook and share. Grilling directly on the coals is a great way to instill big bold carnalized flavor while entertaining yourself or others at the same time! 

Please Enjoy!

Chef Eric Gephart

Instructions

1. 01

   Fill the firebox 50% full and bank it to one side of the grill. Light the fire from the bottom of the charcoal pile and leave the draft door and dome fully open the entire time. Get a raging fire, agitate the coals, and let it come to temp again.

2. 02

   Butter and toast your baguette to make crostinis. Transfer to the presentation plate and remove the grill grate.

3.  

   Ingredients

   • 1/4 Baguette, sliced and toasted
   • 1 stick Unsalted butter, room temperature

4. 03

   Mix together tomatoes, garlic, basil, mozzarella, oregano, salt and reduced balsamic glaze.

5.  

   Ingredients

   • 1 Tomato, diced
   • 3 Cloves garlic, minced
   • 6 Leaves basil, sliced thin
   • 1/2 cup Mozzarella, small balls or torn
   • 1 teaspoon Oregano
   • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
   • 1 tablespoon Reduced balsamic glaze

6. 04

   Use the ash tool to knock off the ash on top of the embers and make a ramp with the coals, ensuring that the engaged charcoal has access to air flow (don’t block the entire bottom of the basket or fire grate).

7. 05

   Lightly oil and season the outside of the steaks and place the steaks directly on the glowing ramp of coals.

8.  

   Ingredients

   • 2 tablespoons Lanes Blackening Seasoning

9. 06

   Blister sear the steaks for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side. Remove from the grill and slice the steak the same size as the tomatoes or slightly larger.

10. 07

    Season the sliced steak with a bit of salt then toss the charred steak with the tomato/mozzarella mixture. Add Fresh lemon zest, mix and taste for seasoning.

11.  

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

12. 08

    Transfer an appropriate amount of mixture to the toasted bread. Briefly place the topped crostinis back on a grill grate to warm.

13. 09

    Top with parmesan flakes and a bit of olive oil and reduced balsamic.

14.  

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons Large parmesan flakes
    • 1 tablespoon Reduced Balsamic

15. 10

    Enjoy!