Roast Beef Croustades

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. 2
   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan over high heat.
3. 3
   Season the beef with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Place in the pan and cook, turning once, for about 3 minutes, until seared on both sides.
5. 5
   Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for about 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the roast reads 130F (55C).
6. 6
   Let cool.
7. 7
   Carve the beef into small strips.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, place the tomatoes, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tbsp oil, sugar, and some salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Roast for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    To make the mustard mayonnaise, combine the mayonnaise and the mustard in a bowl and mix well.
12. 12
    To assemble the croustades, spoon the mayonnaise mustard into the croustade baskets.
13. 13
    Top each with the beef and 2 cherry tomato halves.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.