French Onion Beef Tenderloin for Two

Name: French Onion Beef Tenderloin for Two
Ingredients: 8 ounces beef tenderloin (filet mignon) or sirloin steak, 1-1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 2 steaks; 1/4 teaspoon minced dried onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced; 2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry (see Note); 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 slices whole-grain baguette (1/2 inch thick), toasted; 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

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"We took the comforting flavors of French onion soup and turned them into an easy bistro-style steak dinner. Tender filet mignon gets smothered with sweet caramelized onions and topped by a crispy, Swiss cheese-covered crostini. Serve with green beans and smashed potatoes with buttermilk and chives...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces beef tenderloin (filet mignon) or sirloin steak, 1-1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 2 steaks

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1/4 teaspoon minced dried onion

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1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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3 teaspoons canola oil, divided

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1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

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2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry (see Note)

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1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

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1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth

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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

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2 slices whole-grain baguette (1/2 inch thick), toasted

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1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

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