Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into medallions
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter (or vegan alternative)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine beef medallions with ½ cup apple cider, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Boil sweet potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain potatoes: Once cooked, drain and return them to the pot to keep warm.
- Sear the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear beef medallions for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onions: In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until softened.
- Create sauce: Add reserved marinade and remaining apple cider to the skillet; simmer.
- Cook beef in sauce: Return seared beef to the skillet; cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare mashed sweet potatoes: Mash cooked sweet potatoes with butter, cream (or milk), salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations in your mashed sweet potatoes, consider mixing in maple syrup or nutmeg. If you're looking for a dairy-free option, substitute butter with plant-based butter and use almond or oat milk instead of heavy cream.
