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| | | |  | | | Cook’s Tip: To broil, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
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.
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Espresso-Bourbon Steaks with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
45 minutes
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Ingredients: |
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beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 4 ounces each) |
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teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper |
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe follows) |
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Steamed green beans |
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Espresso-Bourbon Sauce: |
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cup bourbon |
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cup maple syrup |
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cup reduced sodium soy sauce |
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tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
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teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder |
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teaspoon black pepper |
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Instructions: |
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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. |
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Prepare Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Meanwhile press coarsely cracked pepper on both sides of beef steak. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. |
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Evenly divide sauce onto 4 plates. Place steak on top of sauce. Serve with Mashed Sweet potatoes and green beans. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving, including Mashed Sweet Potatoes and green beans: 438 calories; 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 82 mg cholesterol; 1304 mg sodium; 43 g carbohydrate; 5.4 g fiber; 29 g protein; 8.9 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg vitamin B12; 3.2 mg iron; 29.8 mcg selenium; 6.0 mg zinc. |
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