FILET MIGNON WITH RED WINE-HORSERADISH SAUCE

Filet Mignon With Red Wine-Horseradish Sauce image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Beef

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp butter
1 c shallots, chopped
1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 c dry red wine
1/2 c whipping cream
1 Tbsp horseradish
4 filet mignons, 1-inch thick

Steps:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots, peppercorns and thyme and saute mixture until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups red wine.
4. Increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes.
5. Strain sauce and return to same saucepan.
6. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 7 minutes.
7. Stir in horseradish.
8. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
9. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using).
10. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
11. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper.
12. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
13. Transfer steaks to plates. Spoon horseradish sauce around and serve.