Tenderloin Steaks With Gorgonzola

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 lb gorgonzola
• 4 leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 place a large, flat griddle or skillet over high heat; when it is hot, using a pair or tongs and a folded paper towel, wipe cooking surface with oil and place steaks on hot pan.
• 2 caramelize both sides of the tenderloin steaks, 2 minutes on each side.
• 3 decrease heat to medium and cook 4-5 minutes longer; season meat with salt and pepper.
• 4 preheat broiler to high.
• 5 place steaks on a baking sheet and top each with 3 ounces cheese.
• 6 place sheet 6 inches from broiler and heat just long enough to melt the cheese.
• 7 remove from oven and top with sage; let meat rest, up to 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute, then serve.