Steak For Dinner; My Favorite Athlete’s Meal!

ou really can't beat a bloody rare, grass- fed filet mignon.  Because it's such a fabulous cut, it really doesn't need anything fancy as far as preparation.

 

While I'll come up with all sorts of marinades for less expensive cuts, like flank steak, which I LOVE, too, somehow it seems offensive, almost, to do anything to this wonderful, flavorful cut, other than cook it a little!

My favorite way to prep is something I learned NOT in culinary school; rather, this technique came from the local butcher.  It does involve the use of salt, but, being an endurance athlete, I can proceed as instructed, as this ingredient is par for the course in a Paleo Endurance Athlete's Diet!

SO EASY!

Most importantly, make sure your beef is 100% USDA certified organic and grass fed!!!  Following are the extensive instructions:

•  Pat the filet dry with paper towels and let sit at room temp for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Scatter some kosher salt in your cast iron skillet.
• Heat til nearly smoking.
• Cook filet.  For rare- it's about 2 – 2.5 minutes per side.  Flip once halfway, check internal temp (rare = 125F) and remove from pan.
• You CAN let it rest in foil, but remember that it will continue to cook. (I usually take it out of the skillet a little early, tent it, then use the same skillet to steam some rapini or spinach).

That's it.

To DIE for!