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Ingredients
- 2 8oz filet mignon steaks, tied tight with butcher’s twine
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place a dry, clean cast iron skillet on high heat for 5 minutes. While this is heating up pat the steaks dry with a paper towel. Rub them with the vegetable oil and season with the salt and pepper.
Add the steaks to the cast iron and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, without moving the steaks around once they land. This is the valuable sear you are looking for.
Once the steaks have been browned on all sides lay the steaks flat, top each steak with a tablespoon of butter, and place the pan inside the oven.
Bake for approximately 8 minutes for rare, 10 for medium rare. Use a meat thermometer to double check if you are not sure. Once the steaks are at the proper temp immediately remove them from the oven and the cast iron. Place the steaks on a cool plate and cover with tin foil. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.