Diners at Missouri's Les Bourgeois Vineyard Winegarden & Bistro can almost forget their knives when eating this so-tender beef draped with rich sauce.

Dinners at Les Bourgeois Vineyard Winegarden & Bistro in Rocheport, Missouri, can almost forget their knives when eating this so-tender beef draped with rich sauce. Chefs include gorgonzola mashed potatoes alongside this specialty, but you can serve it with your favorite potatoes and choice of cooked fresh vegetable.

Your Menu: Serves 8

Unbelievable Les Bourgeois Beef
Steamed Fresh Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Softhearted Chocolate Cakes
Pinot Noir or your favorite dry red wine

Test Kitchen Tips:

Cut your prep time by using refrigerated mashed potatoes; buy 2 packages to be sure to have enough.

To steam green beans, wash the beans. Remove ends and strings. Place a steamer basket in a very large skillet. Add water to just below the basket. Bring water to boiling; reduce heat. Add beans to basket. Cover and steam for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Prepare the cakes and raspberry sauce up to 24 hours ahead and chill. Reheat the cakes according to recipe.

Shopping List: for Beef

• 1/4 ounce dried morel or chanterelle mushrooms
• 1 pound butter
• 1 red onion
• 1 jar whole green peppercorns in brine
• 1 bottle dry Marsala
• 2 bottles Pinot Noir or favorite dry red wine
• 2 quart whipping cream
• 1 can condensed beef broth
• 2 20-ounce packages refrigerated mashed potatoes

Pantry Items:

• cracked black pepper
• salt

Shopping List: for Cakes

• 1 pound unsalted butter
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in syrup
• 1 pint fresh raspberries

Pantry Items

• granulated sugar
• all-purpose flour
• vanilla
• salt

Equipment Needed:

For Beef

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• small bowl
• fine-mesh sieve
• large skillet
• wooden spoon
• charcoal or gas grill
• steamer basket
• very large skillet

For Cakes

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• 8, 8-ounce ramekins or souffle dishes
• parchment or waxed paper
• shallow baking pan or large cookie sheet
• medium saucepan
• wooden spoon
• large mixing bowl
• electric mixer
• rubber spatula
• small metal spatula
• baking sheet
• micowave-safe serving plate
• blender or food processor
• fine-mesh sieve

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