Ingredients

2 6-oz filets, 1.5" thick

1 1/2 tsp veggie or olive oil

1/3 C dry red wine

1 T butter

Salt & pepper

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 400F.
  2. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat; add oil. When oil is nearly smoking, add beef. Reduce heat to medium high and cook 6 min per side.
  3. Place beef on plate in oven for 9-11 min. (cooking time makes rare filet - add 4-6 min in oven for medium rare).
  4. While beef is baking, add wine to skillet over medium heat. When liquid is reduced by half, turn off heat and whisk in butter.
  5. Spoon sauce over beef and serve.