A high-quality cut of meat like filet mignon doesn't need much in terms of preparation. Simply sear and serve with potato coins and asparagus for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.

Preparation

Let the filet sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes.

While heating a heavy-bottomed sauté pan to medium-high heat, season both sides of the filet with salt and pepper. Add oil to the pan and when it begins to smoke, add filet and sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or 2½–3 minutes for grass-fed beef. Adjust cooking time to your personal preference. Remove filet from pan and let rest in a warm place.

Wipe out the pan, add the butter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and place the potatoes in the pan in a single layer. Allow to brown on one side, then flip over and brown the other side. Season with salt, pepper and rosemary, then transfer to a serving plate. Add asparagus to the pan and sauté for 1 minute to heat through before serving with filet and potatoes.