Ingredients

• 4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 4 ounces each) OR 2 well-trimmed boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
• Salt and pepper

Espresso-Bourbon Sauce

• 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

Preparation

1. Combine all sauce ingredients, except pepper, in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper. Keep warm.
2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill tenderloin steaks, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes (top loin steaks 15 to 18 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with sauce.

Serves
Makes 4 servings

Total Time:
35 minutes

SOURCE:
Kanas Beef Council