Filet Mignon

Ingredients

4ea               Filet mignon (6oz each)

2T                 Extra virgin olive oil

                     Kosher salt

                     Freshly ground black pepper

2t                  Sugar

4T                 Butter

1T                 Rosemary, roughly chopped

Process

Season the steaks with salt and pepper and refrigerate for 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 400F

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat

When the oil is just about to smoke add the steaks

Cook until very seared (about 5 minutes)

Flip the steaks

Add butter and rosemary to the pan

Baste with butter and cook for another 3 – 5 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the meat (medium rare is 135F)

Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook to your preference

Remove from the oven and the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing