Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches With Horseradish Spread Recipe Courtesy Of Emeril Lagasse Food

HORSERADISH-ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb; brush with oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Lower oven setting to 400°., Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; stir in the horseradish, salt, basil, thyme and pepper. Add bread crumbs; toss to coat. Spread over top of tenderloin. Place on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. , Bake until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 45-55 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

BEEF SLIDERS WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Make the horseradish cream: Mix the horseradish, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Make the sliders: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bun bottoms, cut-side down, and cook until golden; set aside. Melt 1 more tablespoon butter in the skillet and toast the bun tops until golden; set aside.
• Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the beef and cook until browned but still pink in the center, about 2 minutes per side. (You can also cook the tenderloin in one piece: Brown on all sides, then roast in a 425 degrees F oven, 10 to 15 minutes. Let rest, then slice into 12 pieces.)
• Assemble the sliders: Put a slice of beef on each bun bottom. Top each with a generous spoonful of the horseradish cream, some onion rings and a bun top.

TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Brush the tenderloins with the olive oil and then roll in the crushed peppercorns. Place the meat on a roasting pan and roast for 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
• Serve with dinner rolls, grainy mustard and horseradish sauce.

BEEF AND HORSERADISH SAUCE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Place the beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Mix the unsalted butter and mustard together in a small bowl and spread the mixture over the beef with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare.
• Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the strings and slice the fillet thickly.
• To make the sandwiches, cut the bread into 1/4-inch thick slices. Spread 4 of the slices thickly with the Mustard Horseradish Sauce. Top with slices of beef and arugula and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread 4 more slices of bread very lightly with butter and place, butter side down, on top of the beef.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, horseradish, sour cream, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Serve at room temperature.
• Yield: 1 cup

BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES WITH HORSERADISH SPREAD-- RECIPE COURTESY OF EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• Total Time: 1 hr Prep: 15 min Inactive: 10 min Cook: 35 min Yield: 6 servings Level: Intermediate Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows 3/4 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 cups baby arugula, rinsed and patted dry 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large loaf French bread, halved lengthwise and lightly toasted 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved with a vegetable peeler Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Add Checked Items To Grocery List Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, Essence, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and spread evenly over the tenderloin. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tenderloin and sear on all sides. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut the tenderloin into thin slices. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and whisk to blend. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. In a medium-size mixing bowl, toss the arugula with the olive oil. Generously spread both sides of the French bread with the horseradish mayonnaise. Top one slice with the sliced roast beef, tomato slices, arugula, and cheese shavings. Top with the remaining slice of bread and press down to close. Slice crosswise into individual sandwiches, and serve. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning): Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. Yield: about 2/3 cup Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2001

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients; rub over meat. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic. Brush with oil. , Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze garlic into food processor; add mayonnaise and yogurt. Process until smooth; chill., In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil and saute onion for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until onion is golden. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add next 4 ingredients; cook until reduced slightly, Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into 4 slices., Serve warm on bread with garlic mayonnaise, arugula and onion mixture.

BEEF TENDERLOIN W/2 SAUCES: HORSERADISH & CREOLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make the 2 sauces ahead of roasting the tenderloin.
• Horseradish Sauce:.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and blend well.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: 2-1/4 cups.
• Creole Mustard Dressing:.
• In a food processor or blender, process the *egg*, mustard and vinegar until well blended.
• With the motor running pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream and process until emulsified.
• Add the parsley, honey, salt and cayenne and pulse to blend.
• Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
• Use within 24 hours.
• Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
• *RAW EGG WARNING*.
• The American Egg Board states: "There have been warning against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. Healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh grade AA or A eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell?".
• Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):.
• Combine all ingredients thouroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Yiled: 2/3 cup.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the tenderloin in a large, heavy roasting pan.
• Rub with olive oil and season lightly on all side with the salt, pepper and Essence.
• Place over medium-high heat and sear the meat on all sides, 5-6 minutes.
• Place ib the oven and roast to desired temperature, about 25 minutes for madium-rare.
• Arrange a bed of watercress or parsley on a large decorative platter.
• Remove the roast from the oven and place on a cutting board.
• Loosely cover and lest rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Remove the butcher's twine and carve to desired thickness.
• Arrange the slices on the watercress covered platter.
• Serve with a variety of breads or rolls and desired sauce(s).