Bacon-Wrapped Steaks with Sweet Potato..

Cooking Instructions

METHOD:

Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepot. Cover with orange juice, adding water if there isn't enough juice. Add vanilla and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are very tender. Strain well. Puree in food processor or blender with the banana, butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve and keep warm.

Place 3 strips of bacon overlapping slightly and parallel to each other on a cutting board. Place a steak on top and in the center of the bacon. Fold bacon around steak, wrapping the entire steak with bacon. Secure bacon with three toothpicks fastened to the underside. Repeat with remaining steaks.

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat to smoking. Add the steaks with the toothpicks facing upward. (Do not overcrowd pan. Use two pans if necessary.) Sear on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow steaks to rest for 3 minutes.

Remove toothpicks from steak before placing on 4 warmed plates. Spoon sweet potato puree beside steaks and serve immediately.

Round Out the Meal:

With steamed brussels sprouts tossed with olive oil and kosher salt.

Kid Friendly:

This is kid friendly!