• Prep Time: 45 Minutes
  • Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
  • Serves: 36 Servings

Beef Tenderloin and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches

Category: Main Dish, Beef, Sandwiches

 Ingredients List

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 (1-lb.) beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine or water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon purchased horseradish sauce
  • 1 (10-inch) round loaf focaccia (Italian flat bread)
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves
  • Cocktail toothpicks

 Directions


1. Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the garlic powder, paprika and pepper; mix well. Rub mixture on all surfaces of beef tenderloin. Place beef in small shallow roasting pan; tuck thin end under.

2. Bake at 450°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 140°F. for rare. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. If desired, wrap tightly; refrigerate until serving time.

3. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat until butter melts. Add brown sugar and onions; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until onions begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Add wine. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until onions are very tender. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.

4. To serve, in small bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish sauce and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Heat focaccia as directed on package; cut in half horizontally. Spread both cut sides with sour cream mixture. Arrange spinach leaves on bottom half of focaccia.

5. Slice beef very thin; layer over spinach. Top with onions and top half of focaccia; press down. Insert toothpicks through all layers at 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch intervals. Cut between toothpicks to form tiny sandwich squares.

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