Ingredients for - Chateaubriand

1. Beef tenderloin filet, 1 1/2 inch thick 2 (8 ounce) fillets
2. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
3. Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons
4. Butter 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Chateaubriand

1 . Stage

Rub the beef with the vegetable oil and season with freshly ground black pepper. Let the beef rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

2 . Stage

Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear the meat about 5 seconds on each side, then remove from skillet. Melt and brown the butter in the skillet. Return the meat to the skillet, and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side. The outside of the meat should be browned and crisp. Remove from the skillet and let stand for about 5 minutes for the juices to settle.