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.

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.

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.

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.).

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.

CHIPOTLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring once in a while, until easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
• Place chipotle pepper and garlic in a food processor; process until minced. Add potatoes and process until mostly smooth. Add milk, cilantro, butter, and salt. Mix until combined but a few lumps remain.

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.

SOUTHWESTERN MEAT AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add 3/4 cup water, vegetables, salsa, salt if desired, cumin, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a shallow dish. Pierce tenderloin in several places; add to dish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; toss with butter, salt and pepper. , Drain and discard marinade. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Arrange potatoes around meat., Bake, uncovered, at 375° until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 60-75 minutes, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing; serve with pan juices and potatoes.

CAJUN SMASHED POTATOES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes for 30 min in salted water drain potatoes and let steam off for 5 min add butter, onions and seasonings then hand mash until smooth gradually hand mash in grated cheese... serve hot...microwave covered if needed to reheat