Bourbon Peppered Beef in a Blanket

Prepared by: Sherry & Dan Dinner Date:  4/03/04

Ingredients:
bullet8 5-8 Oz beef tenerloin (1 1/2 inches)
bullet2 Leeks, chopped
bullet3/4 Cup Bourbon whisky
bullet1/4 Cup freshly cracked black pepper
bullet1 Lb Portobello Mushrooms, thick sliced
bullet3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
bullet2 (8 Oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
bullet1 egg white (lightly beaten)
bulletGarnish: fresh chives

Prepares 8 servings

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Chill time: 8 Hours

Bake time: 13 minutes

Directions:
bulletCombine beef, leeks and Bourbon in shallow dish or larger heavy duty zip lock bag.
bulletCover and seal, chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.  When ready to cook , reserve the marinade.
bulletCook steaks in a none stick skillet, medium high heat, (4-5 minutes each side).  Set aside. Cool completely.
bulletBring reserved marinade to a boil in medium sauce pan over medium heat.
bulletStir in mushrooms and Worcestershire, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.  Keep warm.
bulletUnroll crescent rolls, separate into 8 rectangles, press perforations to seal.  Roll into 6 inch squares.
bulletPlace each steak into center of a pastry square.  Bring corners to center, pinching to seal
bulletBrush evenly with egg white.
bulletBake, seam side down on lightly greased rack in a broiler pan at 375 degrees for 13 minutes.
bulletSpoon warm sauce onto serving plates; top with steaks.  Garnish if desired.

Note: Steaks and sauce can be prepared a day ahead.  Follow directions up baking steaks.

  Reference:  2000 Southern Living Cookbook

 

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