Apple Cider Beef with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Apple Cider beef with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy family dinners. This hearty dish features tender beef infused with a rich apple cider marinade, paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes that create a delightful harmony of tastes. With easy preparation and a focus on seasonal ingredients, this recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Bring warmth and satisfaction to your table with this delicious autumn-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling/Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef tenderloin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef medallions in half of the apple cider, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Sear marinated beef in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side; set aside.
- Sauté sliced onions in the same skillet until softened; add reserved marinade and remaining apple cider, then simmer.
- Return beef to skillet; cover and cook until fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F).
- Mash drained sweet potatoes with butter, cream or milk, salt, and optional cinnamon until smooth.
- Serve the beef over mashed sweet potatoes and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg