Fancy Skillet Steaks Food

STEAKHOUSE STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pat dry the filets mignons with paper towels. Brush the filets lightly all over with the oil. Combine the fleur de sel and cracked pepper on a plate and roll the filets on all sides in the mixture, pressing lightly to help the salt and pepper adhere. The steaks should be evenly coated with the salt and pepper.
• When the pan is extremely hot, add the steaks and sear evenly on all sides (top, bottom, and sides) for about 2 minutes per side. (Be sure the cooking area is well ventilated.) You'll probably need about 3 turns to sear the sides and about 10 minutes total.
• Remove the pan from the heat and arrange all the filets flat in the pan. Top each with a tablespoon of butter, then place the pan in the oven. Cook the filets for 8 to 12 minutes to 120 degrees for rare and 125 degrees for medium-rare. Remove the steaks to a platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

SAUCY SKILLET STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In batches, brown steaks, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; set aside., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth., Return steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes. Brush tops with mustard; turn and cook until steaks reach desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 3-6 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle with parsley.