Espresso-Bourbon Steaks with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients...

• 4 CMA Filet Mignons, 8 oz.
• 4 teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions...

• Combine bourbon, maple syrup, soy sauce in , fresh lemon juice and coffee powder into 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.
• 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. Evenly divide sauce onto 4 plates.
• Place steak on top of sauce.
• Serve with Mashed Sweet potatoes and green beans.

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