How to Cook Perfect Fillet Steak
A common debate among foodies is the best way to cook a steak. Many like their steaks rare, while others prefer them burned. Chefs spend many hours preparing steaks to make them tender, so chefs would prefer you enjoy a rare or medium-rare steak, because the tenderness is most obvious in rare meat. A heavily cooked steak lacks some of the natural flavors of the meat in the center of the steak. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Slice the fat off the edges of the steak. Season each side with salt and pepper. Mop up any excess seasoning with the steak.
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Heat olive oil over high heat in a chargrill pan. Lay the steak in the pan.
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Turn the steak at a 90-degree angle to get crisscrossing grill marks. Flip the steak after about four minutes. The steak will be rare just as you see juice coming to the surface.
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Let the meat sit for about four minutes to allow it to relax and let the juices redistribute, tenderizing the steak.
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