Open-Faced Tenderloin Sandwich

AmericanBeefEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb beef tenderloin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for bread
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • 4 slice Italian bread, 1 inch thick
  • 0.3 cup Creole mustard
  • 4 slice DeSoto or Gruyere cheese, ¼ inch thick
  • 0.3 small Vidalia onion, julienned
  • 1 roasted red pepper, julienned
  • 1 roasted yellow pepper, julienned

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub the beef tenderloin all over with olive oil and season with salt. Roll in the cracked black pepper, pressing to adhere.

  2. 2

    In a hot sauté pan, sear the tenderloin for about 3 minutes on all sides for medium-rare. Remove and rest for 5 minutes before slicing thin.

  3. 3

    Toss the bread slices in olive oil, salt, and pepper and toast on the sauté pan or grill until golden.

  4. 4

    Spread each crouton with Creole mustard. Divide the sliced beef over each piece of bread. Top with cheese, julienned onion, and roasted peppers.

  5. 5

    Serve open-faced on a platter, garnished with fresh basil sprigs.

Tags

american