PEPPERED FILETS WITH HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE

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This beef tenderloin recipe is a family favorite that's quick and always satisfying. The creamy sauce has the perfect blend of horseradish and mustard. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon plus 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Sprinkle steaks with 1 tablespoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour and remaining salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in horseradish and mustard. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 39g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein.