Seared Beef Tenderloin Filets

6

lbs

whole beef tenderloin, cut into desired thickness filets, this should make 6-8 steaks

2

Tbs

olive oil

salt and pepper

1

PREHEAT oven to 425° with a rack in the center.

2

TRIM tenderloin and cut into filets; season with salt and pepper. Heat an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

3

SEAR filets in oil on one side for 4-5 minutes. Turn them over, place in the pan in the oven and roast to desired doneness.

4

Allow filets to rest 5 minutes before serving.

5

DONENESS CHART:

6

Rare: Sear for 5 minutes, Roast for 5 minutes, Rest for for 5 minutes.

7

Medium Rare: Sear for 5 minutes, Roast for 7 minutes, Rest for 5 minutes.

8

Medium: Sear for 5 minutes, Roast for 9 minutes, Rest for 5 minutes

SERVE WITH: Béarnaise Sauce & Boursin Creamed Spinach. Both of these recipes are in this cookbook.

Source

Source: CuisineAtHome.com