Gaucho Beef Tenderloin Sandwich Recipes

BEEF GAUCHO

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Once the beef is browned, add the oregano and a pinch of salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Add the sliced onions and cumin and cook until the onions are translucent. Stir in the Spanish paprika. Simmer the filling over low heat for 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Let cool.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of the filling into a disc of empanada dough. Fold the disc in half and close it by tightly twisting the edges. Repeat with the remaining filling.
• Heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer or heavy pot. In batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

GAUCHO BEEF SALAD OR SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine first seven ingredients in a bowl.
• Combine the next seven ingredients in a jar and shake thoroughly.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad, marinate in covered bowl in refrigerator for at least four hours.

PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Trim pork tenderloin of any fat and silver skin, and cut into 4 equal pieces. Place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or in a resealable plastic bag. Pound the cutlets using a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness, flattening each piece.
• Combine flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a second dish. Add panko breadcrumbs to a third dish.
• Dry cutlets with paper towels, and dredge each in the flour mixture on both sides, shaking off any excess. Next dredge tenderloins in the egg-buttermilk mixture, shaking off the excess. Finally, turn cutlets in the bread crumb mixture, pressing down until completely coated. Transfer to a plate and let dry for at least 5 minutes.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet to between 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C). Place a couple of breaded cutlets in the skillet, making sure not to crowd, and fry on each side for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until cutlets are deep golden brown and crisp. Transfer the cutlets to a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Repeat the procedure with the remaining cutlets.
• Spread each roll with mayonnaise then add lettuce, pickle slices, and cutlets.

BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES WITH SPICY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Coat steaks all over with peppercorns. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
• Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and horseradish together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate with steaks.
• When ready to cook, toss mushrooms and lemon juice together in a medium bowl until mushrooms are evenly coated. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Generously brush a large, heavy skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a plate and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing thinly.
• After the steaks have sat for about 5 minutes, place bacon in the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Use tongs to transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
• Place roll bottoms on plates. Spread with mustard dressing. Divide sliced steak among rolls. Top with bacon, mushrooms, and arugula, then cover sandwiches with roll tops.

MARINATED BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper. Add tenderloin, seal bag, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425. Line a broiler pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place rack on pan; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Drain tenderloin, discarding marinade. Place tenderloin on prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion reads 145. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Spread desired amount of Bacon Horseradish Sauce over botttoms of buns. Top with desired amount of arugula. Top with sliced tenderloin. cover with bun tops. Serve immediately.

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 SANDWICHES WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season beef with salt and pepper. Add to skillet, and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer skillet to oven.
• Roast until beef registers 130 for medium-rare, 20 to 25 minutes. Let beef stand for 20 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Meanwhile, mash garlic with a fork in a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. (Garlic-herb mayonnaise can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.)
• Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise onto each bread slice. Top with beef. Just before serving, add watercress. Season with salt and pepper.