How to Cook Hand Trimmed Whole Fillet Of Beef

Name: How to Cook Hand Trimmed Whole Fillet Of Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: beef whole fillet

5 mins
15 mins
easy

Recipe by

Jeff Baker

Ingredients

beef whole fillet

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Method

Remove your joint out of the packaging, pat dry and bring to room temperature.
Pre heat a griddle or heavy based frying pan large enough to hold the meat until it sizzles when you add a drop of oil.
Season the beef liberally with sea salt just prior to cooking & massage with little goose or duck fat.
Sear the beef on all sides over high heat creating a rich, dark crust then reduce to medium heat.
Cook 8-10 minutes turning frequently then basting the steak with foaming butter for the final couple of minutes of cooking.
For a rare beef, press the fillet in the thickest part with your thumb it should have a slight spring to touch & a core temperature of 50c before resting.
Alternatively you can pop the beef into a preheated oven (after the initial charring steps) 200c/80c fan assisted (gas mark 6) for 10-12 minutes.
Leave to rest in a warm place for half the cooking time before carving.