Ingredients

Title Value
1.
Fresh basil leaves
1 cup
2. Olive oil ¼ cup
3.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup
4.
Garlic, peeled
2 cloves
5.
Toasted pine nuts
1 ½ tablespoons
6.
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons
7. Salt 1 teaspoon
8.
Filet mignon steaks
2 (5 ounce)
9. Olive oil 1 ½ cups

Cooking

1 . Stage

Combine basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Rub salt over steaks. Spread some pesto evenly on both steaks and place into an oven-safe glass dish. Pour oil into the dish, ensuring there is enough oil to submerge the steaks.

4 . Stage

Cook steaks in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Drain steaks and blot off excess oil.

5 . Stage

Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks in the hot oil on both sides and the edges for 30 to 45 seconds.