Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Coffee Sauce
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 4 mL
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 mL
- 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 mL
- 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks (5 oz/140 g each), about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
- 4 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped
- 6 oz/170 g sliced portabella mushrooms
- 3/4 cup strong coffee 175 mL
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 60 mL
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 200 °F (400 C).
- 2. In small bowl, combine black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with spice mixture, pressing down with fingertips to adhere. Set aside. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- 3. Heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steaks 4 minutes, turn and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until desired doneness. Place steaks on separate plate and place in oven to keep warm.
- 4. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil to pan residue in skillet, cook shallots 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently, using two utensils as you would with stir-fry. Spoon equal amounts over beef and return to oven to keep warm.
- 5. To skillet, add coffee, vinegar and remaining 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, continue to boil 4 or so minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup (60 mL). Spoon over all and top with additional coarsely ground black pepper, if desired.
Yield
4 servings
serving size
3 1/2 oz/105 g beef, 1/3 cup (75 mL) mushroom mixture and 1 Tbsp (60 mL) sauce.
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 170 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
