BREAD BUDDY TARGET RECIPES

Steps:

• Filet mignon, or “dainty fillet” is among the most coveted cuts from the cow due its lovely, tender texture and subtle flavor. Despite the title of our dish, filet mignon should not be fully cooked in the oven. I first sear the steak on the stove top, then transfer to the oven to finish. This method is my favorite, due to the crispy outside crust and perfectly cooked center, beautifully rare. The dish is especially good in winter if you can’t get out to grill. Recipe Overview and Keys to Success For the best possible Filet Mignon Cooked in the Oven, follow these tips: Purchase prime meat Don’t buy steaks that appear old or spotty Use a cast iron skillet for initial searing To achieve a good crust, wait until you see ample smoke coming off the pan before adding the steak Bring steaks to about 125° in the oven (for medium-rare steaks) Add maître d' butter (chive and butter) just before serving; a steakhouse trick Ingredients for Filet Mignon Cooked in the Oven 2 filet mignon steaks olive oil salt pepper maître d' butter (optional) Filet Mignon Cooked in the Oven Start with room-temperature meat Season well with salt and pepper Heat pan at medium heat up to the smoke point Add oil and you’ll see a reasonable amount of smoke coming off the skillet Lay down the meat with confidence Avoid touching or flipping to achieve the proper sear Cook on the first side 3-4 mins After flipping, cook on the second side for just 1 minute Move entire pan into pre-heated, 400° oven After approx 6 mins, remove skillet from the oven Use thermometer to judge whether the temperature reached 125°, or use the “feel” technique to assess rareness  Allow filets to rest for 4-5 mins Wine Recommendation for Filet Mignon Cooked in the Oven I wouldn’t go overboard with a robust red to marry with this mild-mannered cut of meat. The simple treatment I used here calls for a relatively light red wine.  Either a soft merlot or a medium-bodied pinot noir would make a nice mate to our steak. One example can be found in the San Simeon Monterey Pinot Noir. Its peppery finish (not typical of a pinot) harmonizes quite well with the pepper used to prepare the filet.

Steps:

• Sprinkle coarse kosher salt onto the top side of the tomahawk steaks.
• Set the steaks on a cooling rack over a large pan in the fridge for 2 hours to let the salt melt and soak in.
• Flip the steaks over and repeat the salt and fridge time for 2 hours on the reverse side.
• Brush olive oil onto the top and sides of the steak and season liberally with Jeff's Texas style rub. Repeat the oil and seasoning on the reverse side of the steaks and they are ready for the smoker.
• Preheat the smoker to 225°F and once it's ready, place the steaks directly on the smoker grate.
• Let the steaks cook for about 1.5 hours or until they reach 100-110°F in the center.
• At this point, sear the steaks on a hot grill, over live coals or under the broiler of your oven. The idea is to get a good browning on the outside of the steaks for flavor.
• Let the steaks rest under tented foil for 10 minutes then slice ¼ inch thick and serve.