Southwestern Beef Tenderloin With Chipotle Mashed Potatoes Recipe 55

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CHIPOTLE MASHED POTATOES RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water in a saucepan over high heat, 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, return potatoes to the pan, and dry briefly over medium heat. Off heat, mash potatoes to desired consistency, then add the buttermilk, scallions, butter, chiles, and salt. Keep warm over very low heat. Combine brown sugar, salt, and spices for the steaks in a bowl. Press mixture onto both sides of filets. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a sauté pan over medium-high, add the steaks, and sauté 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove filets from pan and keep warm. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high in second sauté pan. Add tomatoes and cook until blistered, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Steps to Success: 1. Add buttermilk to the cooked potatoes for a creamy texture. 2. Make sure skillet is hot, then sear filets quickly, 2-3 minutes per side. Watch so they don't burn. 3. Sauté the tomatoes first, then add the spinach and toss it until it wilts, 2-3 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook mashed potatoes as usual.
• Add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and chipotle powder and mix well.
• Grate cheddar cheese over mashed potatoes and heat until melted.

STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CHIPOTLE DEMI-GLACE

Steps:

• Combine shallots, garlic, and red wine in a saucepot over medium-high heat.
• Reduce by 2/3, add beef stock, and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and add roux a little at a time, cooking to the desired thickness.
• Make a small pocket in the side of each filet.
• Dice poblanos and mix with grated cheese.
• Fill pocket heavily, then pinch the side of the filet closed.
• Cook on grill to the desired temperature, 4 to 5 minutes for rare to medium-rare, 7 to 9 minutes for medium, 10 minutes or more for medium to well-done.
• Serve with mashed potatoes.

SOUTHWESTERN SMOKEY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In a large pot, boil potatoes in water until tender but not falling apart, about 20-25 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and mash with the butter and milk. I use my hand mixer.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large bowl combine potatoes, Gouda, garlic and chipotle peppers; mix well.
• Put potatoes into a 4 quart casserole and bake, covered, for 45 to 55 minutes stirring once.
• I like to uncover the potatoes the last 15 minutes or so of baking time to brown the top a little.
• Potatoes can be made ahead. Mix as above, do not bake. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake as directed or until potatoes are heated through.

CHIPOTLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut in chunks. Place in pan and cover with water. Salt the water with 1 tablespoon salt.
• Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender (usually 15-20 minutes). Drain off water.
• Add milk, sour cream and butter and mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher.
• Add the chipotle and green onions. Mash again. Salt to taste. Serve.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim the beef and cut into eight ½-inch thick medallions, about 6 ounces each.
• Season the medallions with Salt and Pepper and brush with Olive Oil; Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Heat ½ Tablespoon of the Oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the Garlic and Shallots until aromatic, 1-2 minutes; add Tomato Paste and cook until slightly browned, about 2 minutes; add the Mustard, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Broth, Maple Syrup, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper; Simmer until mixture reduces to a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the Oil in a skillet on medium-high heat; sauté the medallions to the desired doneness, 1 ½ minutes for the first side and approximately 1 minute for the second side for medium.
• Finish the sauce with the Cilantro and serve over the Tenderloin.
• Garnish with the Jalapeno.