Beef Tenderloin Southwestern Recipes

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 BEEF BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat in oil; drain. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, chilies, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender. , Combine flour and water; add to beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Warm tortillas; spoon 1/2 cup filling, off center, on each one. Fold sides and bottom of tortilla over filling, then roll up. Spoon a little more filling over top of burritos. Serve immediately. Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese, sour cream, onions, lettuce and/or guacamole if desired.

SOUTHWEST BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE AND GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium-high. Put the ancho chiles, cumin, coriander, cinnamon stick, and paprika into a small dry skillet, put the pan over the heat, and toast the spices just until they begin to smell, about 1 minute. Empty into a spice mill and grind to a powder; set aside.
• In a small bowl combine the sour cream, lemon juice, horseradish, and
• 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Drizzle some olive oil over the tenderloin and season it with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on about 1/2 of the spice mix and rub it into the meat. Grill for about 20 to 25 minutes for medium rare. Remove from the grill and allow the meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle some olive oil over the tomatoes and season them with salt and pepper. Grill them for about 10 minutes.
• Slice the tenderloin and place it onto a platter. Drizzle the horseradish sauce over the meat and scatter the tomatoes around. Garnish with arugula leaves and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Place pork in a medium bowl. Add cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix to combine.
• Mix water and tomato paste in a small bowl; pour over pork and mix well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork in skillet and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cover and cook until peppers are crisp tender and pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, green onions, and cilantro; cover and cook until heated through, abut 1 minute.

CEDAR PLANK SOUTHWESTERN STEAK

Steps:

• Immerse plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged. Soak 4 hours. About 1-1/2 hours before ready to grill the steak, combine sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of steak. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Heat grill to high heat. Grill steak 2 min. on each side; remove from grill. Remove plank from water; brush top of plank with oil. Top with steak. Place on grill grate; cover with lid. Reduce grill to medium heat.
• Grill 15 min. or until steak is medium doneness (160ºF), brushing with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce after 10 min. Remove steak from grill; discard plank. Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 min.
• Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

BEEF TENDERLOIN, SOUTHWESTERN

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, salt, and spices for the steaks in a bowl; coat filets on both sides with the spice rub.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the steaks, and saute 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired doneness.
• Remove from pan; keep warm.
• Top each steak with 1 teaspoon compound butter (1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 1 TBL fresh minced parsley; 1 teaspoons lemon zest, minced; 2 TBL fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt--combine all ingredients until incorporated, roll and chill until firm.).