Caramelized Onion Steak Sandwich

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Caramelized Onion Steak Sandwich

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Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4½ lbs. beef tenderloin
  • 4 jumbo Idaho-E Oregon onions 1/8 inch slices
  • 12 slices of medium cheddar cheese
  • 12 large slices of bread
  • ¾ c. Ale mustard
  • 24 leaves of lettuce
  • 3 lbs. tomatoes
  • 12 oz. unsalted butter divided
  • 2½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper fresh ground
  • 2 tsp. fresh minced herbs such as Thyme Rosemary, Sage, or Savory, optional

Method
 

  1. Char broil tenderloin to desired doneness, set aside to cool.
  2. Sauté onions with butter in sauce pan over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper and herbs; continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes until onions are translucent, tender and golden brown.
  3. Slice cooled tenderloin very thinly and separate. Arrange thin meat into 12 stacks and broil, turning once. Add cheese to each stack and broil until melted. Toast bread slices.
  4. Arrange toasted bread on individual plates. Spread each slice with ale mustard. Add lettuce leafs, tomato slices and broiled meat to each, topping with caramelized onions. Serve open face.