[Kitchen Witch]

Beef Tenderloin Tips in Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients:
3 lbs. tenderloin tips

Rub
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 tsp. salt

Marinade and Sauce
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 chipotles in adobo
1 tbs. liquid smoke
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions: In a small bowl, add ingredients for rub and combine well. Rub over tips and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a food processor, combine marinade ingredients and pulse to blend. Reserve 1/2 for serving (for a thicker sauce, reduce by half prior to serving). Add beef to a zip top bag and pour remaining marinade over and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Turn unit to High. Add beef (with marinade) and cook for 2-3 hours until tender. Serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 4-6 servings.