Seared Beef Tenderloin Filets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lbs whole beef tenderloin, cut into 2 inch thick filets, this should make 6-8 steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 with a rack in the center.
Trim the tenderloin and cut into filets; season with salt and pepper.
Heat an ovenprood pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
Sear filets in oil on one side for 4-5 minutes. Turn the over, place in the pan
in the oven and roast to desired doneness.
Allow filets to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Doneness Chart.
Rare: Sear for 5 minutes, Roast for 5 minutes, and Rest for for 5 minutes.
Medium Rare: Sear for 5 minutes, Roast for 7 minutes, and Rest for 5 minutes.
Medium: Sear for 5 minutes, Roast for 9 minutes, Rest for 5 minutes.