Beef Tenderloin and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches

  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 36

Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • Bake the beef tenderloin and cook the onions as directed. Wrap the tenderloin and place the onions in a covered container, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just before serving, prepare the sauce and assemble sandwiches as directed in recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
80mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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