Description
Filet Mignon is the epitome of a luxurious dining experience, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a delightful meal. This tender cut of beef boasts rich flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that can elevate any dinner occasion. Whether you choose to pan-sear or grill your filet mignon, you’ll discover how easy it is to achieve restaurant-quality results at home. Pair it with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or garlic mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal that satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filet mignon steaks (5 to 6 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the steaks: Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season: Rub each steak with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Pan-searing method: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Grilling method: Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill steaks for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest: Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet mignon steak (approximately 5.5 ounces)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg