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steak - Steak Rumaki w/Bourbon Vanilla Sauce

Source of Recipe

from jgtyler
originator's comments:
I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I have made
it before and it was delicious!!
I did not use bourbon, but I can't remember what I used
at the time. Probably used some sort of fruit juice. (apple?)

steak - Steak Rumaki w/Bourbon Vanilla Sauce

2/3 cup bourbon
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 T red wine vinegar
1 pound NY strip or sirloin steak, trimmed,
...cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks ( could also
...use beef cubes if find nice ones )
Salt and pepper
15 scallion pieces, 3 inches long
1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained
8 strips thin-sliced bacon, halved crosswise
1/2 t vanilla extract

Whisk bourbon, sugar and vinegar together in a bowl; set aside

Season the steak with salt and pepper.
Wrap each chunk in a piece of bacon along with a piece
of scallion and a slice of water chestnut, skewer with
a toothpick.

Heat saute pan over medium heat.
Brown rumaki on all sides about 8 minutes total;
transfer to a plate.
Pour off drippings, then deglaze pan with bourbon mixture.
Simmer until slightly syrupy, 2-3 minutes.
Take off heat; add vanilla and salt to taste.
Serve sauce over rumaki.

Nutritional info per rumaki with 1/2 tablespoon sauce:
187 calories, 44% calories from fat;
total fat, 11g carb; 154 mg sodium; 0g fiber; 10g protein