GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches image

My daughter shared these hearty sandwiches with me, and I think they're a savory melt-in-your-mouth treat. The sweet-sour onions and mushrooms are perfect over the tender beef and lip-smacking garlic mayonnaise. -Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 beef tenderloin roast (1 pound)
1 whole garlic bulb
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
ONION TOPPING:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1 cup fresh arugula

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges