Ingredients

Serves 6

　　1 pound Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes)

　　2 cups skim milk

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish, or to taste

　　vegetable-oil cooking spray

　　six 4-ounce filets mignons

　　Accompaniment: Roasted Balsamic Red Onions

　　

Step 1

Peel Jerusalem artichokes and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a stainless-steel or enameled saucepan simmer artichokes in milk and water to cover by 1 inch until tender, about 20 minutes. (Milk will help prevent artichokes from discoloring). In a blender purée artichokes with cooking liquid, salt, pepper to taste, and horseradish (use caution when blending hot liquids). Keep purée warm in pan, covered.

　　

Step 2

Preheat oven to 450°F. and lightly coat a non-stick skillet and shallow baking pan with cooking spray.

　　

Step 3

Pat filets mignons dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown steaks. Transfer steaks to baking pan and roast in middle of oven until a meat thermometer registers 135°F. for medium-rare, about 10 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Spoon some sauce onto 6 plates and top with onions and steaks. Serve remaining sauce on side.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving

　　including 1/3 cup onions

　　254 calories and 7 grams fat (26% calories from fat).

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet