filet mignon with red wine-horseradish sauce

How To Make filet mignon with red wine-horseradish sauce

• 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.
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