Ingredients

  • Four, (6- to 8-oz) filet mignons, about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c. Dry bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp. White prepared horseradish Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/4 c. Chopped onion
  • 2 c. Beef stock, fresh or possibly, if canned, reduced
  • 3/4 c. Heavy cream Freshly grnd black pepper
  • 1/2 c. Chopped fresh dill

Method

  • Tie a piece of string around the middle of each filet to keep it secure while cooking.
  • TO MAKE THE CRUST: In a small skillet over medium heat, heat the butter till golden brown, add in the dry bread crumbs and toss till well combined and immediately remove from heat.
  • Transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl, combine them with the horseradish and season with salt to taste and reserve for later.
  • TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, heat the butter.
  • When melted, add in the onion and saute/fry, stirring on occasion, for 3 to 4 min or possibly till tender and golden brown.
  • Add in the beef broth and simmer till 3/4 c. remains.
  • Add in the cream and boil till you have 1 c. of liquid in total.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the broiler or possibly the oven to 475 F. Bring 2 qts of salted water to a boil and add in the filet mignons.
  • Simmer them gently for about 5 min for rare, 7 min for medium-rare and 10 min for medium-well done.
  • (The simmering actually cooks the beef while keeping it tender.)
  • Remove the filets mignons with a slotted spoon and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Set them on a broiler rack or possibly baking sheet and top each filet with the horseradish crust.
  • Meanwhile, over low heat, bring the sauce back to a simmer, without boiling.
  • Broil the beef just long sufficient to give the crust a golden brown hue or possibly bake for a few min or possibly till top looks a little dry out.
  • Remove from heat and set a filet mignon in the middle of a dinner plate and remove the string.
  • Add in the dill to the sauce and remove from heat.
  • Spoon some sauce over and around each filet and serve immediately.