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Beef with Brandy Blueberries Flambé

Buttery brandy sauced blueberries with a hint of thyme is a luxurious finish for sliced beef or steak.

Prep Time: 5 minutes   |    Cook Time: 15 minutes   |    Makes: 6 servings
  • Quick Prep
  • Healthy - Low Sodium
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 to 2 1-1/2 to 2 1-1/2 to 2lb. POUNDWeightbeef tri-tip, or 4 steaks  
  • 1  1  1 pinch VolumeOlive oil  
  • 1  1  1 pinch VolumeSalt and pepper  
  • 2 2 2cloves, pressed 
  • 2 2 2pkg. Volume(6 oz) Driscoll’s Blueberries 
  • 2  2  2 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumebutter  
  • 2  2  2 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh thyme leaves (stems removed)  
  • 2  2  2 tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumegranulated sugar  
  • 1/4  1/4  1/4cup CUP_USVolumebrandy  
Instructions
  1. Rub beef with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic.  
  2. Grill to desired doneness and let stand 5 minutes.  
  3. Slice meat if desired. Place on a warmed platter and keep warm while preparing sauce.  
  4. Combine one package blueberries, butter, thyme and sugar in a medium-size uncoated skillet or saucepan.  
  5. Cook over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes, stirring and pressing berries to release juices until sauce starts to thicken.  
  6. Stir in remaining berries and bring to a simmer.  
  7. Add brandy; remove from heat.  
  8. Immediately light with a long handle match or lighter. Swirl and pour berries over meat while flames die down. (For safety, do not pour brandy directly from bottle.)  
  9. Serve warm.  

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
Total Fat 16.80g
    Saturated Fat 6.99g
Cholesterol 70.96mg
Sodium 166mg
Total Carbohydrates 12.40g
    Dietary Fiber 2.10g
Protein 28.64g