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Beef Tenderloin Steaks

Anne MetteAnne Mette Autzen

Anne Mette loves to experiment with new things in the kitchen - preferably with seasonal ingredients - whether it's pickling, baking or cooking!

27. September 2018
A really good trick for the perfect steak is to measure the steak and then cook it at high heat for exactly 1 minute per centimeter of thickness.

Recipe for beef tenderloin steaks

A really good trick for the perfect steak is to measure the steak and then cook it at high heat for exactly 1 minute per centimeter of thickness.

It is often difficult to calculate the cooking time for steaks, and what is the proper method for cooking the perfect steak? We are pleased to inform you that from today onwards, you will never have to be in doubt when cooking steaks, as here you will find an extremely useful guide to cooking the steak perfectly – every time!


Servings: 2 people

Beef Tenderloin Steaks

A really good trick for the perfect steak is to measure the steak and then cook it at high heat for exactly 1 minute per centimeter of thickness.
Author: Anne Mette Autzen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Danish
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes

Equipment

  • Chef'S Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Frying Pan (option 1)
  • Grill Pan (option 2)
  • Hob

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs. beef steaks of beef tenderloin, about 400 grams in total
  • Butter for frying
  • Oil for frying
  • Spices salt and pepper
  • Rosemary Fresh sprigs

Instructions

  • Start by measuring the steaks to calculate the exact cooking time. Over time, you will be able to do this "by eye," but the first few times, it is a good idea to use a ruler or a measuring tape.
  • Take the steaks out of the fridge and sprinkle them lightly with salt.
  • Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Pat the meat dry with paper towels, and they are ready for frying.
  • Heat a frying pan/grill pan with oil.
  • When the pan is hot, add a good dollop of butter.
  • Place the steaks and sprigs of fresh rosemary on the hot pan and fry them for the number of minutes that matches the thickness of the steaks.
  • If your steak is, for example, three centimeters thick, it should have three minutes on one side and three minutes on the other side. Set your phone or a timer to ring, as the minutes go faster than you think. Do not flip the steak until it is time to cook the other side, and you will get a perfectly cooked steak - every time!
  • It is important that you do not flip the steaks before the time has passed, as you will not get that delicious, crispy crust that characterizes a good steak.
  • Serve the steaks with your preferred side dish.