Filet Mignon with Bourbon-Coffee Sauce

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbs bourbon
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp beef bullion
• 1/2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 beef tenderloin steaks (trimmed)
• 2 tbs chopped parsley

Directions

• Combine: water, bourbon, sugar, bullion, and instant coffee
• Season steaks with salt and pepper
• Pre-heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat
• Coat pan with a cooking spray
• Add steaks cook 2 minutes on each side
• Reduce heat to medium and finish cooking for another 2 minutes on each side or until desired doneness
• Remove steaks from pan and plate
• In skillet add bourbon mixture
• Cook over a medium-high heat for 3 minutes or reduced to 1/4 cup
• Pour over steaks and sprinkle with parsley



Fajita Salad with a Tequila Lime Dressing

Dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup diced green onions
• 1 Jalapeno, finely chopped, seeds removed
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 avocado, cubed

Salad

• 2 lbs grilled chicken or beef
• 2 heads of romaine lettuce, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper. finely chopped
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1tsp pepper

Directions

• Season chicken or beef with salt and pepper, cook thoroughly.
• Toss lettuce with bell peppers, onions and grilled meat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tequila, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in the avocado,  green onions, diced jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour
• Once dressing is chilled top salad and enjoy.