Smokey Bourbon BBQ Steaks with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Smokey Bourbon BBQ Steaks with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: Pork Ribs; BBQ Sauce; Bourbon; Smoked Paprika; Garlic Powder; Onion Powder; Salt; Black Pepper; Potatoes; Head of Garlic; Butter; Milk

8 steps

Prep:20minCook:1h 40min

This unique dinner recipe combines the bold flavors of smokey bourbon BBQ sauce with tender, slow-cooked steaks and creamy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The steaks are first baked in the oven to get them nice and tender, and then finished on the grill to give them a caramelized, smoky flavor. The roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a perfect side dish to complement the bold flavors of the steaks, and add a touch of creamy, garlicky goodness to the plate. Enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:16:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories128.8 kcal (6%)

Total Fat5.6 g (8%)

Carbs10.4 g (4%)

Sugars3.4 g (4%)

Protein5.2 g (10%)

Sodium289.1 mg (14%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

OvenPreheat

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, bourbon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Bowl

Step 3

Place the ribs in a baking dish and coat them evenly with the BBQ sauce mixture. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

OvenHeat

Baking dish

Step 4

While the ribs are cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes. Add the potato chunks to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Pot

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Slice off the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, and wrap it up. Grill the garlic for about 20-30 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and fragrant.

GrillHeat

Step 6

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add them to a large bowl. Squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the bowl with the potatoes. Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper, and mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.

Bowl

Potato Masher

Step 7

Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Brush the ribs with the remaining BBQ sauce mixture and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the ribs are tender and caramelized.

OvenHeat

Step 8

Serve the ribs with the roasted garlic mashed potatoes and any additional BBQ sauce on the side.