Argentine Tenderloin with Red Wine & Pepper Sauce and Mashed Potato Ghosts
INGREDIENTS:
- Argentine beef tenderloin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 cup red wine (Malbec recommended)
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- A pinch of sugar
For the mashed potato ghosts:
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup warm milk
- Salt to taste
- Whole peppercorns (for the eyes 👀)
HOW TO:
1- Grill the tenderloins:
Season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until browned outside and juicy inside. Let rest while you make the sauce.
2- Make the red wine & pepper sauce:
In a small pan, combine red wine, whole peppercorns, and sugar. Heat over medium until it lightly reduces and the alcohol evaporates. Keep warm.
3- Prepare the mashed potato ghosts:
Mash the boiled potatoes with butter, warm milk, and salt. Pipe them onto the steaks using a pastry bag to form little ghost shapes. Add two whole peppercorns for eyes.
4- Serve:
Spoon the red wine sauce around the steaks, top each with a mashed potato ghost, and serve immediately.