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SOUTHWESTERN TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH CHIPOTLE MASHED POTATOES
Combine all ingredients until incorporated. Roll in waxed paper; chill until firm. For Lime Crema for the potatoes- Whisk all ingredients together and chill. For the Chipotle Mashed Potatoes- Boil potatoes in salted water in saucepan over high heat for 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 buttermilk, scallions, butter, chiles, and salt. Keep warm over very low heat. For the Steaks- Combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder and black pepper in a bowl; coat filets on both sides with the spice rub. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add steaks and sauté 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Remove from pan; keep warm. For the Spinach- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a sauté pan. Add grape tomatoes and sauté 1 minute, or until blistered. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To assemble, divide potatoes between two serving plates and top with some of the lime crema. Arrange spinach and tomatoes on the potatoes, then layer the steaks on top. Top each steak with 1 teaspoon compound butter. Serve immediately. |