Espresso Blackened Beef Tenderloin

4 Portions tenderloin beef; (8-ounce)
Salt and pepper
2 c Decaffeinated espresso coffee beans; (finely ground)

Season beef with salt and pepper. Dip the top and bottom of the beef into the espresso. Place the beef espresso end down in super hot cast iron pan. Sear all sides of the beef leaving the one espresso crusted side unseared until your finished with the rest, then place the un-seared side down in the pan and place into a 500 degree oven. Cook until desired temperature, 2 minutes being rare and 8 being well done (times will vary). Always let your meat rest for a few minutes after cooking. It lets the juice set into the meat.

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