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Tropical Tenderloin Steaks

Tropical Tenderloin Steaks
Marinated in citrus juices, ginger and rum extract, these steaks deliver unbelievable flavor in every bite. Writes Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland. "You could ‘build’ around these flavors, and serve a whole tropical meal!"
8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 beef tenderloin roast (2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Pour 2 cups into a
  • large resealable plastic bag; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to
  • coat; refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining
  • marinade for basting.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper
  • towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill beef,
  • covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8
  • minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for
  • medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Tropical Tenderloin Steaks (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 160°; well-done, 170°), brushing occasionally with reserved
  • marinade. Yield: 8 servings.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
© Taste of Home 2013