A perfect filet doesn't have to come from the grill. These steaks are cooked in a cast iron skillet, first on the stovetop and then in the oven. Baste with the delicious, but not overpowering, pan sauce for a tender and juicy filet every time.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Additional Time3 minutesmins
Total Time18 minutesmins
Course: Cast Iron Recipes
Servings: 2steaks
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Neal
Ingredients
2filetsapproximately 8-10 oz each (remove filets from refrigerator approximately 1 hour before cooking)
Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoningor steak seasoning of your choice
Salt and pepper
Olive oil - enough for a thin layer on top and bottom of filets
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonMinced garlic
Fresh thyme and rosemaryor other herbs of your choice
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Preheat cast iron skillet by setting it on the stove and turning burner to medium. Skillet is preheated once it begins to smoke.
Tie filets into a cylinder shape with butcher's twine, if they are not already uniformly shaped.
Season all sides of the filets with salt, pepper, and Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning, or other steak seasoning of your choice.
Spread a very thin layer of olive oil on the top and bottom of the filets (the sides that you will sear).
Place the filets in the cast iron skillet, and press down lightly on top of the meat to ensure the entire bottom is touching the pan. Then, allow the filets to sear for about 2-3 minutes without touching them. The sear time will vary depending on the thickness of your steak.
Once you have a nice crust on the bottom, flip the filets and allow them to sear on the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat.
Once your steaks are seared, add about 1 tablespoon butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire, and rosemary and thyme sprigs to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Transfer cast iron skillet to the preheated oven and cook until filets reach the desired doneness.
Carefully remove cast iron skillet from oven, and immediately start basting filets with pan sauce.
Remove filets from the skillet, and allow to rest approximately 3-5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
* Foodsafety.gov states that the safe minimum internal temperature of steak is 145 degrees, with a 3 minute resting time. This will give you a Well steak.