Ingredients
Scale
- 1 16-inch loaf of French bread
- Filet mignon, sliced thinly
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Red bell peppers, diced
- Onions, diced
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Malbec wine for deglazing
- Provolone cheese slices
- Cheese whiz
- Mayonnaise
- Banana peppers, sliced
- Zucchini, cut into sticks for fries
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat:
- Season the filet mignon slices with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a hot pan, sear the slices until they reach your desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, sauté the onions, red bell peppers, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
- Deglaze the pan with Malbec, scraping up the tasty brown bits for extra flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Slice the French bread lengthwise.
- Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on both sides of the bread.
- Layer the cooked filet mignon slices on the bottom half of the bread.
- Top the meat with the sautéed vegetables and deglaze mixture.
- Add slices of provolone cheese on one half and spoon cheese whiz on the other.
- Place under a broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add sliced banana peppers on top of the melted cheese.
- Prepare the Zucchini Fries:
- Cut zucchini into sticks and season as desired.
- Dip in a light batter or breadcrumb mixture if preferred.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Cut the sandwich into portions.
- Serve with a side of zucchini fries and extra banana peppers or a dipping sauce if desired.
