Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat the canola oil until it is very hot.
  3. A cast iron frying pan, if you have one, works particularly well.
  4. Season the filets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  5. Sauté the filets briefly on each side in the hot oil, about 1 minute per side. Just get them nice and brown.
  6. Place the pan with the filets directly into the oven and roast for about 5-7 minutes for medium rare.
  7. Type of steak, oil, seasonings and degree of doneness are all up to your individual taste.