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Beef Fillet Steaks
Contributed by: Melinda
We don't often purchase or eat beef any longer, but it does constitute a
special occasion meal from time to time. When I select steaks, my
preference is always Top Sirloin. The flavor and texture for grilling or
broiling is absolutely perfect! However, I recently had an opportunity to
purchase an entire beef loin. I started thinking about the section I could
use for
Carpaccio and then about what I would do with the rest of it.
My friend Virginia always preferred Fillet Mignon for steak and she
always cooked it in her ridged cast-iron skillet. So, I decided to try
her method. I don't think there is any reason to eat a fillet steak
cooked more than rare. If you prefer something more well done, best
choose a different cut.
For rare steaks:
1 - 8oz, 1 inch thick beef tenderloin steak per person
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 heavy cast-iron skillet, ridged or not
- Bring meat to room temperature
- Season one side of steaks with salt & pepper
- Heat skillet over high heat until very hot
- Add olive oil
- Place steak seasoned side down into skillet
- Season other side with salt & pepper
- Cook about 2 minutes on side one, turn and cook not longer than 2
minutes on side two
- Remove to a plate and allow to stand briefly before serving
Questions about this recipe?
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