Espresso-Bourbon Steaks with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 25 MIn.
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 25 MIn.
What you need:
* 4 beef tenderloin steaks or Petite steaks, cut 1-in. thick (about 4 oz. each)
* 2-4 tsp. coarsely cracked black pepper
* Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe follows)
* steamed green beans
Espresso-Bourbon Sauce:
* 1/4 c. bourbon
* 1/4 c. maple syrup
* 1/4 c. reduced sodium soy sauce
* 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
* 2 tsp. instant espresso coffee powder
* 2-4 tsp. coarsely cracked black pepper
* Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe follows)
* steamed green beans
Espresso-Bourbon Sauce:
* 1/4 c. bourbon
* 1/4 c. maple syrup
* 1/4 c. reduced sodium soy sauce
* 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
* 2 tsp. instant espresso coffee powder
What to do:
1. Combine all sauce ingredients, except pepper, in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 12-15 min. or until sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper. Keep warm.
2. Press coarsely cracked pepper on both sides of beef steak. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 10-13 min. for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, prepare Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
4. Evenly divide sauce onto 4 plates. Place steak on top of sauce. Serve with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and green beans.
* Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Place 9 oz. peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and 1 tsp. salt in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook 4-5 min. or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Combine potatoes, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Beat until mashed and smooth.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
2. Press coarsely cracked pepper on both sides of beef steak. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 10-13 min. for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, prepare Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
4. Evenly divide sauce onto 4 plates. Place steak on top of sauce. Serve with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and green beans.
* Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Place 9 oz. peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and 1 tsp. salt in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook 4-5 min. or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Combine potatoes, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Beat until mashed and smooth.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff