Name: Espresso-Bourbon Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin steaks (cut 1 inch thick (about 4 ounces each)); 2 to 4 t coarsely cracked black pepper; Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe below); Steamed green beans; 1 ⁄4 c bourbon; 1 ⁄4 c maple syrup; 1 ⁄4 c reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 T fresh lemon juice; 2 t instant espresso coffee powder; 1/8 t black pepper

Espresso-Bourbon Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time45 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 beef tenderloin steaks cut 1 inch thick (about 4 ounces each)
2 to 4 t coarsely cracked black pepper
Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe below
Steamed green beans

Espresso-Bourbon Sauce

1 ⁄4 c bourbon
1 ⁄4 c maple syrup
1 ⁄4 c reduced sodium soy sauce
1 T fresh lemon juice
2 t instant espresso coffee powder
1/8 t black pepper

Instructions

Combine all sauce ingredients, except pepper, in small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper. Keep warm.
Preheat grill to medium.
Prepare Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
Meanwhile press coarsely cracked pepper on both sides of beef steak.
Place steaks on grid and grill uncovered to desired doneness, turning occasionally.
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 ounces peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in large saucepan.
Cover with water; bring to a boil.
Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Drain.
Combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Beat until mashed and smooth.

Espresso-Bourbon Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes