4 lbs beef steaks, 2 well-trimmed (removed from fridge for 30 mins to bring to about room temp Pat them dry with a paper towel) .
1/4-1/2 tsp dried chilies .
1/8-1/4 tsp sugar .
1/4-1/2 tsp dried rosemary .
1/4-1/2 tsp dried thyme .
1/2-1 tsp salt .
1/2 tsp olive oil .
1/4-1/2 tsp dried garlic .
1/4-1/2 tsp dried onions .
seasoning (or recipe 206538)
Directions
Step #1 Heat grill pan to very very hot.
Step #2 Rub seasoning evenly onto steaks then drizzle with olive oil & let it marinate for 10 mins at about room temp.
Step #3 Place steaks in pan searing the steaks for 2 to 3 mins on each side.
Step #4 After the steaks are seared, reduce the heat to moderately hot to hot & continue cooking the steaks to a desired doneness using the timing suggestions below.
Step #5 Transfer the steaks to a platter, & let rest 5 mins before slicing & serving.
Step #6 Cooking times below include the initial searing time.
Step #7 Give filet mignon one min less to cook than other steaks.
Step #8 DO NOT OVERCOOK.
Step #9 For best results, check the internal temperature for doneness with an instant-read thermometer a couple of mins before the end of suggested cooking time.
Step #10 Thickness & Times for Rare (120-130°F):.
Step #11 1 inch 8 mins;.
Step #12 1 1/4 inches 10 mins;.
Step #13 1 3/4 inches 12 mins;.
Step #14 Thickness & Times for Medium Rare (130-140°F).
Step #15 1 inch 10 mins;.
Step #16 1 1/4 inches 12 mins;.
Step #17 1 3/4 inches 14 mins;.
Step #18 Thickness & Times for Medium (140-150°F):.
Step #19 1 inch 13 mins;.
Step #20 1 1/4 inches 15 mins;.
Step #21 1 3/4 inches 17 mins;.
Step #22 Thickness & Times for Medium Well (150-160°F):.