Next Iron Chef: Alton Brown’s 20-second steak

20-Second SteakRecipe Courtesy Alton Brown Yield: 4 servings 1 pound Beef Tenderloin, trimmedKosher Salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteVegetable Oil Procedure:1. Freeze the tenderloin for 2 hours. 2. Heat the oven to 200?F. 3. Remove the tenderloin from the freezer and, using an electric knife, cut the beef into 3/8 inch slices. Place slices of beef, one at a time, on a large piece of plastic wrap, fold the plastic over the meat, lightly coat the beef and the top of the plastic wrap with water. Pound to no less than 1/8 inch thickness. Lightly brush each slice of beef on both sides with vegetable oil. Set aside. 4. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and turn skillet upside down over burner. Coat the pan lightly with oil. Place 2 to 3 slices of beef on the pan at a time and sear for 10 seconds on each side. Remove to ovenproof platter and keep in warm oven. Repeat until all of the beef has been cooked. Serve immediately.  

Channel: The Baltimore Sun Video Length: 2m 59s Date Found: Tue, Nov 02 2010 1:38 PM Category: Food Date Produced: Tue, Nov 02 2010 12:25 PM View Count: 5