Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2001, America's Test Kitchen TV
For a well-crusted steak with a quick pan sauce, sear on the stovetop (in the right size pan) and finish in the oven.
The goal in developing our filet mignon recipe was to replicate the best restaurant filet at home, with a rich, brown crust and a tender interior, topped with a luscious pan sauce. To cook our filets perfectly, inside and out, we pan-seared...