Roasted fillet of beef was a standard at my mom’s house during the holidays, and I always crave it when the weather turns crisp. When I make it, I start the meat on the grill for extra flavor and finish it in the oven, where it cooks more evenly and comes out juicy and tender. It’s a no-fail method that ensures a perfectly cooked fillet every time.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8 to 10
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Remove the beef from the refrigerator at least 1 hour before cooking and let come to room temperature. Rub all over with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the rosemary and the pepper, massaging the beef so the seasonings adhere.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 3
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill and let the coals burn to gray ash with a slight red glow; if using a gas grill, heat the grill on medium.
Step 4
Season the fillet all over with the salt and grill over the hot coals for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning three times to sear on all four sides, 12 to 15 minutes total.
Step 5
Remove the fillet from the grill, transfer to a rimmed baking pan, and add the shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and remaining 1 tablespoon rosemary. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat the shallots evenly.
Step 6
Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until an internal thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat reaches 110°F for rare or 120°F for medium-rare and the shallots are crispy around the edges.
Step 7
Remove from the oven, transfer the meat to a wooden cutting board, and let rest, loosely covered, for about 10 minutes before slicing. The shallots should be soft and slightly brown around the edges; if they need to be cooked a little more, put them back in the oven while the meat is resting. The temperature of the beef will continue to rise about another 5 degrees.
Step 8
Slice the fillet into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve warm or at room temperature with a scattering of crispy roasted shallots.
