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
Avoid the overpriced, stuffy steakhouse and cook it at home instead. It’s really easy, but considering the steep price tag, you want to do it right.
Prep: 5min
Total: 30min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 569 Calories, Fat 48 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 447 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (6-oz.) filet mignon
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. roughly chopped rosemary
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season steak with salt and pepper on both sides. When oil is just about to smoke, add steak. Cook until very seared, about 5 minutes, then flip and add butter and rosemary. Baste with butter and cook another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven and cook until cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes for medium. Pro tip: Check the temperature of your meat before transferring to the oven to see how far you are from the desired temperature. If you are within 10 degrees, you may need even less time. If your steak isn’t done after 5 minutes, check every couple of minutes so you don’t risk over cooking.
- Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
