This Horseradish Crusted Beef Filet is super tender because the butter bastes the beef. Easy, elegant and delicious! Perfect for entertaining or date night!
Which cuts of beef to use
For this recipe it is best to use a very tender cut of beef. Cuts that work well are filet mignon steaks, strip loin steak, Porterhouse, delmonico, or t-bone. If you’re in California, use tri-tips. Sirloin steaks are too iffy of a cut, sometimes it is very tender and others it is not.
What you need
- bread crumbs
- horseradish
- butter
- garlic
- bacon
- basil
- salt and pepper
How to make it
- Add all ingredients a bowl.
- Mash together with the back of spoon until well incorporated.
- Place crust on sheet of aluminum foil.
- Close into a package, with edges well sealed.
- Roll crust out thin with rolling pin. Freeze for at least 20 minutes.
- Choose high quality, grass fed beef, like this beef from Butcherbox . Allow beef to come to room temperature while crust is freezing.
- Unroll crust.
- Cut into rounds or break off pieces.
- Broil filet for about 4-6 minutes. Until it registers about 85°F.
- Flip steaks over and apply crust. Broil another 7-8 minutes until crust is golden and beef registers 125°F, for medium rare. Rest for 5 minutes.
It’s important to let the beef come to room temperature for at least 20 minutes. It’s also very important to let the beef rest for at least 5 minutes.
Cooking times are based on 6 ounce filets and will vary, depending on the size of yours.
These crusted Beef Filets are phenomenal! They are tender and have just right bite of horseradish and of course the bacon. Isn’t bacon it’s own food group?
Active time is about 30 minutes and they are elegant enough to make for company, but easy enough for any night!
What to serve with Horseradish crusted beef
- Brown sugar glazed carrots
- Green beans almondine
- Beet puree
- Casserole Marie Blanche
- Cauliflower au gratin
- Scalloped potatoes
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Horseradish Crusted Beef Filet
Ingredients
- 3 slices Bacon crisped and chopped finely
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 c fresh bread crumbs
- 3-4 Tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 Beef Filet or similar tender Beef Cut
Instructions
- Soften butter to room temperature
- Mix bread crumbs, bacon bits, horseradish, garlic, spices and butter together very well.
- Roll out crust between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or aluminum foil to about 1/8" thick. Freeze at least 20 minutes.
- Turn broiler on high.
- Cut frozen crust into pieces that are approximately the same size as the beef.
- Grill filet over high heat until internal temperature is about 10 degrees less than you prefer them done. Or broil filet for 4-6 minutes on high. Internal temperature should be about 85°F. Flip filets over.
- Top beef with the crust and broil until browned. Just about 5-8 minutes. Watch them carefully so they do not burn. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
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Originally Published 5/28/2016
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Rachel
The presentation is so beautiful! Perfect dish for impressing guests!
Beth Neels
Thanks so much Rachel! I appreciate the comment!
Kelli
This looks outstanding! My husband won’t know what hit him when I make this 😉 Thanks for such a yummy recipe!
Beth Neels
Thanks Kelli! You are very welcome!
Angela
What a fabulous recipe! This is perfect for entertaining and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Neels
Thanks so much Angela! I’m so glad you liked it!
veenaazmanov
This sounds so delicious and just cant wait to try it soon.
Beth Neels
Thank you Veena! I hope you enjoy it!
Noelle
This was such a great way to use horseradish! Yum, thanks!
Beth Neels
Thank you Noelle! We adore our horseradish around here and this doesn’t disappoint!
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Elaine Benoit
This looks outstanding Beth! I want to make asap!!
Beth Neels
It is so delish! Thanks my friend! Hope you enjoy!
Jessica
My family loves horseradish, so I can’t wait to make this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Beth Neels
Thanks Jessica! Let me know how they like it!
Kelly Anthony
This horseradish crusted filet is sure to impress any guest with flavor and looks making it the perfect dinner to share with friends.
Beth Neels
Yes, friends will definitely devour it! Thanks Kelly!
Anita
Such a unique way to cook beef. I love that crust and will definitely want to use it in other ways.
Beth Neels
We’ve use it on salmon and it equally delicious! Thanks Anita!
Iryna
This is such a creative way to use horseradish. My father adores it. He would devour this crusted beef in no time.
Beth Neels
We love it too! Thanks so much Iryna!
Jill
This looks like a must-try recipe for me. So pretty on the plate too!
Beth Neels
Thanks Jill! It’s one of our favorites!
Sarah
How cool! I haven’t even attempted to figure out how to do anything but watch videos on YouTube lol. That’s so fun!
Binky
My 25 year old talked me into doing my first one in January. I have to admit, it is more fun than I anticipated!