Buffalo Filet Mignon from Serres | Steak Perfection in a Simple Pan

Buffalo Filet Mignon from Serres | Steak Perfection in a Simple Pan

Enjoy this tender, flavourful buffalo steak with its unique gamey note, complemented by a perfect crust achieved in a simple non-stick pan!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 buffalo tenderloin steaks from northern Greece, Serres region
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Cooking oil neutral, high smoke point like sunflower or canola

Optional for Flavor (Not used in this method but can be tried):

  • Fresh rosemary
  • Garlic cloves
  • Knob of butter

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Take the buffalo tenderloin out of the fridge, allowing it to come to room temperature.
  • If the tenderloin is thick, slightly flatten it to ensure even cooking.

Salting

  • Generously season both sides of the steaks with coarse sea salt.
  • Let them rest at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour. This allows osmosis to enhance the flavor. (For deeper flavor, you can salt them the day before and refrigerate overnight.)

Preheating the Pan

  • Use a regular non-stick pan, preheated until hot but not smoking.
  • Add a fair amount of oil to ensure proper contact for browning.

Cooking

  • Place the steaks in the pan.
  • Sear for 1 to 1.5 minutes on each side. Keep flipping every 1–1.5 minutes to cook evenly and avoid a thick brown crust on one side.
  • Continue flipping until the internal temperature reaches 53°C (127°F), as carryover heat will bring it up to 54–55°C (131–135°F) for medium-rare doneness.

Resting

  • Remove the steaks from the pan and place them on a wooden board.
  • Tent loosely with aluminium foil and let them rest for 8–10 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute.

Serving

  • Slice and check the doneness—beautifully medium-rare with a slight grey zone from the cooking method.
  • Serve with double-fried steak fries and green peppercorn sauce (optional).

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