Flamed Roast Filet of Beef

• 5-6 pound filet
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup cognac, heated
• Chopped parsley

1. Rub the filet well with oil and freshly ground pepper.
2. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in a 350F.
3. oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the meat thermometer registers 120F.-125F.
4. (for rare).
5. Brush with oil occasionally, if necessary.
6. Salt the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Remove to a hot platter and blaze with the heated cognac.
8. Sprinkle lavishly with chopped parsley.

filet, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, salt, cognac, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/flamed-roast-filet-of-beef-20059 (may not work)