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Espresso-Bourbon Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Espresso-Bourbon Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
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; 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

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

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

Sauce:

1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp instant espresso coffee powder
1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

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 tsp 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 tbsp butter, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Beat until mashed and smooth.