Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

Ingredients

• 24 oz beef tenderloin fillets 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Sprinkle fillets with pepper and salt.
2. Melt butter with olive oil in a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
3. Add fillets, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
4. Let stand 5 minutes.