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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
Keyword: beef, Beef Tenderloin, Steaks
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.