Perfect Indoor Filet

Perfect Indoor Filet Mignon

Many of us assume that the only way to do a steak right is to grill it, but the most surefire way I've discovered to reach filet perfection, is to cook it in indoors:

1)  Heat oil on high in skillet

2)  Turn oven to 450 degrees

3)  Coat each filet heavily with salt and pepper

4)  Brown filet in the hot oil - about 2-3 minutes each side

5)  Place browned filets in baking dish; bake at 450 for 8-12 minutes for a medium rare finish (depending on thickness - 1-1 1/2" closer to 8...increase as thickness increases)

6)  Remove from oven, tent, and let meat rest for 5-10 minutes

You will end up with a gorgeous filet bursting with flavor...EVERY TIME.  

For an added treat, lightly sauté asparagus spears in the same skillet with the drippings.  Superb.

Additional perk: dinner ready in 30...start to finish.