Instructions

1. Place the steaks on a work surface, and cover the top and bottom with freshly ground pepper if desired. Wait to add salt until serving.

2. Let the steaks rest for 45 minutes to 1 hour to come to room temperature.

3. Preheat the gas grill burners to their highest setting.

4. Hold your hand 2 inches above the grate. When you can hold it there for no more than 5 seconds, bring the steaks to the grill.

5. Use the tongs to place the steaks on the grill over direct heat and do not touch them for 2 minutes.

6. Spray flare-ups that do not die down after 20 to 30 seconds with the water-filled spray bottle.

7. Pick up the steak, and turn it 90 degrees to create crossing grill marks on the bottom.

8. Leave the steak to cook for 3 additional minutes for medium-rare or for 4 to 5 minutes for medium.

9. Use the tongs to turn the filets upside down to cook on the top.

10. Let the steaks cook for 2 minutes on the top side.

11. Turn the steaks 90 degrees to make crossing grill marks on the top. Let the steaks grill for 3 minutes for medium-rare or 4 to 5 minutes for medium.

12. Cook the steaks until a meat thermometer inserted reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, but it's recommended to cook the meat to medium or 160 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid food poisoning.

13. Remove the cooked steaks to a serving plate, and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the juices to return to the interior of the meat. Salt if desired.