- 4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick
- Salt and pepper
- Espresso-Bourbon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Combine all sauce ingredients, except pepper, in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper. Keep warm.
- Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill tenderloin steaks, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with sauce.