Beef Filet

Beef Filet — The Tenderloin's Best-Kept Promise.

The tenderloin is the muscle that does almost nothing. It runs along the inside of the spine, rarely called upon, never overworked — and that idleness produces the most tender steak on the animal. Cut into individual filets, it's what most people picture when they think of a special occasion steak. The kind of cut that doesn't need a story because the texture tells it for you.

What grain finishing adds to a filet is subtle but real. A lean cut like this needs every advantage — the fine intramuscular fat that develops through finishing gives the filet a richness it wouldn't have otherwise, rounding out the mild, clean flavor without adding chew or changing its character. You won't find gristle here. You won't find tough spots. What you'll find is exactly what you're expecting, which is saying something.

Cook it hot and fast or reverse-sear it — your choice. Season with coarse salt and black pepper. Let it come to room temperature before it hits the pan. Sear every side in butter, finish in a 400°F oven if it's thick, rest it for five minutes. That's it. The filet doesn't need your help. It just needs your attention.

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