INGREDIENTS
STEAK
12 ounces filet mignon, center cut at room temp
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

CHIPOTLE SAUCE
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
juice of 1 lime
1/2 to 1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 to 3 tablespoons adobo paste

GARLIC AND HERB SPREAD
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon parmesan grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

TOPPINGS
sliced sourdough large pieces
tomatoes sliced
lettuce
avocado sliced
grated parmesan
chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE
To make the chipotle sauce, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, black pepper, chili powder, and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Once smooth, set it aside.

MAKE THE GARLIC AND HERB SPREAD
To a small bowl, add the mayo, parsley, garlic, parmesan, black pepper, and oregano. Mix together and set aside.

MAKE THE STEAK
Use a paper to wet to pat the filet mignon dry. Season all sides with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Over high heat, get a cast iron skillet very hot! Add a splash of vegetable oil and once you see smoke coming off the pan, add the steak. Do not disturb it and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Once a golden crust form, flip to the other side and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Drop the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Tilt the pan and baste the butter on the steak for another 2 to 3 minutes. This will achieve a medium rare steak. Cook longer if you’d like it more well done. Transfer the steak to a plate or cutting board and cover with foil for 10 minutes. Then slice and it’s ready to go.

ASSEMBLING
To toast the bread, turn the oven to broil. Spread the garlic mayo on one side of the bread and pop it in the oven for a few minutes until golden and toasted. Make sure to watch it closely so it doesn’t burn. To assemble, add a little chipotle mayo on one side of the bread, then lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, steak, a drizzle of chipotle aioli, a sprinkle of parmesan and parsley, and then the bread on top. Press it all down and slice in half to enjoy!