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Italian beef crostini topped with melted provolone in a wide horizontal shot, lined up on a long marble board with fresh basil, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Italian Beef Crostini

Crunchy toasted slices of baguette with beef seasoned with Italian spices and cheese provolone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 0.75 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup marinara
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded provolone
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F, brush baguette slices with olive oil, and toast 6 minutes.
  2. Brown the beef, stir in marinara and Italian seasoning, and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Spoon the beef onto each toast and top with provolone.
  4. Return to the oven 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  5. Finish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

Rub the warm toasts with a cut garlic clove for extra flavor.