Filet Mignon With Red Wine-Horseradish Sauce

Submitted by lazyme

"This is from the Snake River Grill in Jackson, WY. It sounds wonderful - especially because you can prepare the sauce one day before."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shallot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 4 filet mignon, 1-inch thick

directions

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.

Reviews

[kfberg0601]

I thought it turned out really good!

 

[JackieOhNo!]

Very rich and tasty. The sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the simple grilled filet mignon. I will be making this again. Made for Football Tag.