What an on-point and easy canapé or snack to prepare for a group of friends over a jolly weekend. This steak, brie and berry sliders recipe will make your guests faint.
Sannie Smit, legendary South African culinary expert, wrote in the foreword of the Snacks and Starters chapter in her All Colour South African Cookbook: “Although there is no limit to one’s imagination, far too often one falls into a chip and dip routine, which is not only unoriginal but very fattening.”
There you have it, guys. Have a nice time with crisps and dips, but maybe also think of things like steak, brie and berry sliders, you know.
Step 1: Prepare the berry coulis
Place blueberries, raspberries, and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, crushing with the back of a spoon until the sugar has dissolved and the berries have become saucy. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for about 10 minutes. Add lemon zest and salt and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Strain through a sieve or chuck it into a blender or just have it as is (bits and pieces of berries). Let it chill until ready to serve.
Step 2: Prepare rolls and cheese
Bake (see notes) or have mini hamburger rolls ready. Slice the buns in half crosswise and toast the halves cut side down in a pan. Butter each half. Set aside. Slice your block of brie into 12 slices, any thickness you desire. Set aside.
Step 3: Get them steaks sizzling
Season your steak generously with salt and place on a wire rack in the fridge for a minimum of 45 minutes and a maximum of 4 days (yummy). Heat oil and butter in a heated heavy bottom griddle pan over very high heat. Add the steak and garlic. Cook according to how you prefer your steak. I prefer medium-rare, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side (if steak is about 2.5 cm / 1 inch thick). Season with black pepper. Let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into 12 slices, any thickness you desire.
Tip: If you want to grill your steaks over the fire, make a very hot fire. Ignore oil, butter, and garlic and place steaks on the grill as is over very high heat. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side.
Step 4: Assemble
Place a slice(s) of steak on the bottom half of a bun, then season with a bit of sea salt flakes and more black pepper (if desired). Add a slice(s) of brie onto the seasoned steak, drizzle berry coulis on top of the brie, and cover with the top of the bun. Serve immediately.
