Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) beef tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked white beans, plus 1/4 cup of cooking liquid, or 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, slightly drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and julienned
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 recipe Flatbread, recipe follows*
  • 4 roasted shallots, sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, plus more for bowl

Method

  • Combine beef, olive oil, and garlic in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Grill on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes, for medium-rare.
  • Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes and then slice thinly.
  • Puree the beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme in a food processor until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Mix together the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, honey, and parsley, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Heat grill to high.
  • Flatten flatbread dough and gently press into a large rectangle and throw on grill.
  • Grill on 1 side until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from grill, turn over, and spread each flatbread with a thin layer of White Bean Puree, sliced beef, roasted shallots, and Tomato Chutney.
  • Return to grill, close cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • *To roast shallots on the grill, place the shallot in the center of a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the edges of foil together and scrunch to seal tightly.
  • Place on a hot grill, close the cover and "roast" for 25 to 30 minutes or until soft.
  • Remove the skin and slice.
  • Mix water and yeast in a large bowl and let stand 5 minutes to proof.
  • Gradually pour in 2 cups of the flour and stir to incorporate.
  • Mix for about 1 minute to form a sponge.
  • Let stand, covered, for at least 1 hour.
  • Put sponge in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Using the dough hook, add the salt and oil, then add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a dough.
  • Remove from bowl and knead.
  • Place in a clean oiled bowl and let rise, slowly, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Divide dough into 4 balls, if desired, let rise again for 1/2 hour, and then roll out as desired.
  • Yield: 4 individual flatbreads or 1 large flatbread