Filet Mignon with Sweet Bourbon-Coffee Sauce

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Filet Mignon with Sweet Bourbon-Coffee Sauce

YIELD: 4 servings (serving size:

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt substitute
4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

Sprinkle pepper and salt over both sides of steaks.

Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks; cook 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium; cook steaks 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.

Transfer steaks to a platter; cover and keep warm.

Add bourbon mixture to pan; cook over medium-high heat until mixture has reduced to 1/4 cup (about 3 minutes). Serve sauce over beef; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving:

Calories: 149
Fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 2g
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrate: 2g
Fiber: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 52mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Sodium: 271mg
Calcium: 21mg


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