How To: Make coffee-rubbed beef tenderloin skewers w/ mustard

Beef tenderloin with coffee? Believe it or not, this tastes great, and is the perfect meal to try out right at home. Coffee actually brings out and multiplies the flavor in beef. Watch the full video recipe to learn how to make coffee-rubbed beef tenderloin skewers with red onion mustard.

Todd Sweet of Portsmouth Brewery in Portsmouth, NH, pairs the unlikely combination of coffee and beef to create a robust, grilled entree. Starting with tenderloin tips, Todd rubs them in coffee and coriander, skewers the meat and suggests to marinade it overnight. With a quick grill over high heat, the nuances of the coffee meld perfectly with the meat's charred outer crust. Todd pairs the skewers with his grainy red-onion mustard, and a sweet garlic cream sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

Skewers

* 2 tbsp freshly ground dark roast coffee
* 1 tsp ground coriander
* 1 pound beef tenderloin tips
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* salt & pepper for seasoning
* four 6" bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour

Garlic Cream

* 1 cup peeled whole garlic cloves
* water for blanching
* 2 cups heavy cream
* salt & pepper for seasoning

Red Onion Mustard

* 1 medium red onion, small dice
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
* 2 tbsp brown sugar
* 1 cup whole grain mustard

Special Equipment

* 6" bamboo skewers
* coffee grinder
* blender or food processor