Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1/4 cup pepper-flavored vodka
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated or prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Four 6-ounce filet mignon steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Tomato-Horseradish Butter

Method

  • In a glass baking dish, combine the tomato juice, vodka, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, celery salt and pepper.
  • Add the steaks and turn to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Light a grill.
  • Lightly brush the grate with oil.
  • Drain the steaks and pat dry; brush with olive oil.
  • Season the steaks generously with salt and grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes for medium rare.
  • Place a dollop of Tomato-Horseradish Butter on each steak and serve.