Filet Mignon with Sweet Bourbon-Coffee Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Sprinkle pepper and salt over both sides of steaks. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks; cook 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium; cook steaks 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Transfer steaks to a platter; cover and keep warm.
3. Add bourbon mixture to pan; cook over medium-high heat until mixture has reduced to 1/4 cup (about 3 minutes). Serve sauce over beef; sprinkle with parsley.