espresso-bourbon steaks with mashed sweet potatoes
A favorite recipe from National Cattlemen's Beef Assn.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 2-4 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
- ESPRESSO-BOURBON SAUCE
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- MASHED SWEET POTATOES
- 9 ounces sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
How To Make espresso-bourbon steaks with mashed sweet potatoes
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Step 1Combine all sauce ingredients, except pepper, in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 12-15 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper. Keep warm.
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Step 2Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling potatoes in water with 1 teaspoons salt. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook 4-5 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper. Beat until mashed and smooth.
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Step 3Meanwhile, press coarsely cracked pepper on both sides of steaks. Place steaks on grill over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 13-15 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once.
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Step 4Evenly divide sauce onto 4 plates. Place steak on top of sauce. Serve with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and green beans (if desired).
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