Filet Mignon seared in garlic herb butter on the stove top and then finished in the oven is the absolute best way to cook a tender steak. This recipe turns about perfect every time! I have never made, nor have I ever enjoyed, a more delicious steak than this one.
See below for all the information you need including recipe variations and cooking tips to create the most perfect filet mignon.
This is quite possibly my favorite dinner. Ever. Thats a pretty bold statement from a girl who lives and breathes recipes.
To make these tender juicy steaks, you will need a couple of filet mignon steaks, butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, as well as salt and pepper.
The absolute best way to cook this tender cut of meat is to sear the steaks in high-quality butter with fresh herbs and garlic. Once the steaks get a nice sear on both sides you will finish them off in a hot oven until theyve reached the desired internal temperature.
Perfect Filet Mignon
This is the perfect way to cook filet mignon at home – simple, flavorful and absolutely juicy. Great for Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to cook a special dinner!
Prep: 10min
Total: 90min
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 Filet Mignons (see notes for size recommendations)
- salt & ground black pepper (to taste (season generously!))
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instruction:
- Prep: Remove fillet steaks from fridge 30-60 minutes before preparing. Unwrap, season and let sit on a plate on the counter. For best results, do not skip this step.
- Sear: Once ready to cook, heat oven to 360°F. Place a medium cast iron skillet over high heat for 3-5 minutes. Once hot, carefully add oil (watch out for splatters). Sear the Filet Mignon for 2-3 minutes per side (1-2 minutes for Petite Filet Mignons), until browned with a nice crust. Immediately remove skillet from heat.
- Finish: Carefully add butter, garlic and rosemary to skillet. Place skillet in oven and bake for 2-8 minutes, depending on preferred doneness (see notes for internal temperatures; remove skillet from oven once internal temperature is 5-10°F below desired temperature).As a rule of thumb, 5 minutes will yield fillet steaks cooked to about medium. 3-4 minutes will yield medium-rare fillet steaks. 2 minutes will yield rare fillet steaks. 6-7 minutes will yield medium-well and 8 minutes well-done fillet steaks. The exact timing depends on your exact Filet Mignon weight and thickness.
- Rest: Remove steak from skillet and place on a plate. Tent with foil, then rest for 5-10 minutes (do not skip rest). Serve with garlic cloves and butter from skillet.
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon seared in garlic herb butter on the stove and finished in the oven is the best Filet Mignon recipe that turns about perfect every time!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 728 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 60 g, Saturated Fat 27 g, Cholesterol 188 mg, Sodium 1374 mg, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces filet mignon (2 steaks, about 2 inches thick, room temperature)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons butter (Kerrygold recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instruction:
- Prepare steaks: Take steaks out of refrigerator about an hour before you plan to cook them to allow them to come to room temperature. Coat both sides with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare infused butter ingredients: Add butter, garlic, rosemary and thyme to an oven safe stainless steel or cast iron pan.
- Infuse butter: Heat butter, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs over medium-high heat. You want the pan to be as hot as you can get it without burning the butter. Allow butter to melt, swirling frequently to prevent burning. The more you move the butter around, the less it will burn. (Optional: Infuse the butter over a very low heat for an hour or more. It won’t burn and will create even better flavor. If choosing this method, you can remove the garlic and herbs at the end when you are ready to sear the steaks and use them as a garnish when serving. The heat will need to be increased when you are ready to sear the steaks).
- Sear steaks: Add both steaks to the hot pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on both sides, constantly spooning the hot butter onto the steaks, and only turn them once after they get nicely browned. Do not let the butter burn – keep it moving. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the steak and transfer the pan to the hot oven. Alternatively, you can test with an instant read meat thermometer.
- Finish cooking in hot oven: After 5-15 minutes, remove when internal temperature reaches 115-120°F for rare, 125-130°F for medium rare, and 130-135°F for medium. Total time in oven will vary depending on desired doneness as well as the starting internal temperatures of the steaks. Allow the steaks to rest on a plate, loosely tented with foil to keep them warm, for at least 5 minutes (temperature should rise another 5 degrees).
The Very Best Filet Mignon Recipe
Quick and easy, the most perfect Filet Mignon recipe is fantastic for entertaining both small or large parties.
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 42 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 3622 mg, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 6-8 ounce Filet Mignon Steaks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp fresh ground pepper
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Season the steaks liberally with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a medium heavy bottom skillet over high heat.
- Add the steaks to the pan. Cook until a crust has formed and golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the steaks and transfer the entire skillet to the oven.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes or until cooked to the desired degree of doneness. (Remove when the temperature reaches 125 degrees for medium rare).
- Transfer the steaks to a platter and cover with foil. Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes.
Perfect Filet Mignon for Two
Want to know how to cook filet mignon? Use this easy foolproof recipe for Perfect Filet Mignon, great for date night!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 steak
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 steak, calories 246 kcal, Protein 36 g, Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 75 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 beef tenderloin filet mignon steaks, trimmed of fat (6 oz )
- olive oil cooking spray
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
Instruction:
- Let the steaks rest on the counter to come up to room temperature at least 30 minutes before ready to cook
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spray the steak lightly all over with olive oil, then season both side generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- When the oven is ready, heat the a heavy skillet or cast iron skillet over high heat until the pan is very hot.
- When hot, add the steaks and cook, without moving for 2 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook an additional 2 to 2-1/2 minutes.
- Sear the sides of the steaks for about 1 minute so it’s browned all over.
- Place the steaks in the oven for about 4 to 5 minutes, then check them with the meat thermometer inserted into the side of the steak.
- Remove when the steaks read 125° F for Medium Rare, or 130° F for medium.
- Let them rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving (meat temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees after it is removed from the oven).
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FAQ
What is the best way to have filet mignon cooked?
How does Gordon Ramsay cook filet mignon at home?
It is nicknamed butcher’s steak because it requires some skill to extract, and is (deservedly) popular among true beef aficionados. This lean, juicy cut looks like a small tenderloin, and tastes like one, too — so it’s also sometimes known as the poor man’s tenderloin.
What is poor man’s filet mignon called?
