Steak-House Seared Beef Tenderloin Filets
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- Ready In:
- 17mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 4 beef tenderloin, filets 2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Season filets with kosher salt and pepper.
- Heat an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add oil and heat briefly.
- Sear filets in oil on one side for 4-5 minutes. Turn them over, place the pan in the oven, and roast to desired doneness. (For medium rare that would be approximately 7 minutes.).
- Allow filets to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Reviews
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So I spent some hefty bucks on my tenderloin steaks but it was a special occasion and I wanted to cook a special meal. I was nervous all day about overcooking the steaks. I wanted a perfect medium rare and that was exactly what I got. Followed the recipe as written. Steaks were perfectly seared, melt in your mouth tender with a bright pink center. Only seasoning needed was the salt and pepper. Be generous with the salt as it helps create the nice sear.
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This method of cooking a steak was published in "Cuisine at Home" magazine in an article titled "Steak House Searing". It is a no-fail way to cook a steak. One must be sure to use a large pan and not crowd the fillets because when you put an over-crowded pan in the oven, it will result with an over-cooked steak. <br/><br/>Doneness (2" beef tenderloin filets):<br/>Rare -<br/>Sear 5 minutes<br/>Roast 5 minutes<br/>Rest 5 minutes<br/><br/>Medium-Rare -<br/>Sear 5 minutes<br/>Roast 7 minutes<br/>Rest 5 minutes<br/><br/>Medium - <br/>Sear 5 minutes<br/>Roast 9 minutes<br/>Rest 5 minutes
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