filet-mignon-with-red-wine-horseradish-sauce-1552.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, peppercorns and thyme and saut\u00e9 mixture until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups red wine. Increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Strain sauce and return to same saucepan. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream and boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 7 minutes. Stir in horseradish. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.)",
        "Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.",
        "Transfer steaks to plates. Spoon horseradish sauce around and serve."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 tablespoon butter",
        "1 cup chopped shallots",
        "1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns",
        "2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried",
        "2 cups dry red wine",
        "1/2 cup whipping cream",
        "1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish",
        "4 6 to 8-ounce filet mignon steaks (about 1 inch thick)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Beef",
        "Broil",
        "Valentine's Day",
        "Horseradish",
        "Summer",
        "Grill",
        "Grill/Barbecue"
    ],
    "title": "Filet Mignon with Red Wine-Horseradish Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/filet-mignon-with-red-wine-horseradish-sauce-1552"
}