Black Pepper Crusted Steak Sandwiches with Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Mayonnaise and Watercress

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) beef tenderloin
• Canola oil
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground fresh black pepper
• 4 croissants, halved and toasted
• 8 slices aged Cheddar
• Horseradish Mayonnaise, recipe follows
• 1 bunch watercress, washed and dried

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat grill to high. Rub meat with oil and season with salt and the black pepper. Grill on both sides until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Lay toasted croissant halves on a flat surface and top each half with a slice of the cheese. Divide the steak among 4 of the slices and combine halves make 4 sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich in foil, place on the grill and grill for 1 minute on each side. Remove from the grill and foil, lift 1 slice of the bread from each sandwich, and spread with a few tablespoons of Horseradish Mayonnaise. Top with a few sprigs of watercress and serve.