Beef Espresso Recipes

ESPRESSO BLACKENED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Season beef with salt and pepper. Dip the top and bottom of the beef into the coffee beans. Place the beef, espresso-crusted end down, in super-hot, ovenproof cast iron pan. Sear all sides of the beef, saving the other espresso-crusted side for last. Place the un-seared side down in the pan and move into a 500-degree oven. Cook until desired temperature, 2 minutes being rare and 8 being well done (times will vary). Allow meat rest for a few minutes after cooking, as it allows the juices to spread out from the center where they've contracted during the cooking process.

ESPRESSO CORIANDER BROWN SUGAR BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Set aside.
• Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin.
• In a small bowl, combine espresso, brown sugar, and spices for the rub. Coat all sides of the tenderloin with the rub, creating a crust around the beef.
• Place a rack on top of the foil-lined sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Set the beef on your prepared rack and insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the center. Roast, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, or until the thermometer reads 135 degrees (for medium rare).
• Remove from the oven and cover with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes. The internal temperature of the roast will increase to 145 degrees F while resting. Cut into 1/2-inch slices and serve.

EASY ESPRESSO

Steps:

• Place ground coffee in the filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately in espresso cups with lemon twists if desired.

BRAISED BEEF IN ESPRESSO

Steps:

• In a zip-lock plastic bag, toss the beef with the flour, salt, and pepper; shake off excess flour.
• In a big skillet over med-high heat, warm 1 ½ tablespoons oil until very hot.
• Add half the beef; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker.
• Repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
• Add the onions to the skillet; cook/stir 5minutes, until softened.
• Transfer to the cooker and add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips.
• Add the coffee and thyme to the cooker.
• Pour the wine into the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
• Pour into the cooker and stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, until the meat is tender.
• Taste for salt/pepper, add to if needed; serve.