Cheesesteak Recipe

Name: Cheesesteak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces blue cheese, softened; 1/8 cup butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and pounded to 1/2-inch thick; Freshly ground salt, to taste; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; Clarified butter; 1/4 pound Gruyere, thinly sliced; 8 anchovy fillets, soaked in a little milk to reduce salt; 1 jar red pimento, sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

3 ounces blue cheese, softened
1/8 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and pounded to 1/2-inch thick
Freshly ground salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Clarified butter
1/4 pound Gruyere, thinly sliced
8 anchovy fillets, soaked in a little milk to reduce salt
1 jar red pimento, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cream together blue cheese, butter, and cayenne.
3
Set aside.
4
Season tenderloin with salt and pepper.
5
Heat clarified butter in frying pan over medium high heat.
6
When hot, sear tenderloin on both sides.
7
Remove from pan to paper towels.
8
Blot dry with more paper towels.
9
Place cheese mixture on one half of tenderloin and cover this with other half.
10
Tie halves together with string.
11
Return to frying pan and cook until desired doneness (1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium, 4 minutes for well done).
12
Remove from pan and discard string.
13
Preheat broiler, setting rack at least 4 inches from heat source.
14
Coat tenderloin with Gruyere, anchovy and pimentos, reserving some for garnish.
15
Broil for 5 minutes.
16
Remove from heat onto a wooden platter.
17
Sprinkle with parsley and extra pimento to serve.

705

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces blue cheese, softened, 1/8 cup butter, softened, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and pounded to 1/2-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Cheesesteak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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