ESPRESSO-BOURBON STEAKS WITH MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Espresso-Bourbon Steaks with Mashed Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Beef

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
2-4 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
ESPRESSO-BOURBON SAUCE
1/4 c bourbon
1/4 c maple syrup (or more to taste)
1/4 c soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp instant espresso coffee powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
9 oz sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Combine 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.
2. Prepare 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.
3. Meanwhile, 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.
4. Evenly divide sauce onto 4 plates. Place steak on top of sauce. Serve with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and green beans (if desired).