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A filet mignon steak that has been cooked to medium-rare on a white plate with a knife and broccoli.
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Filet Mignon Recipe

Serve Filet Mignon Steak as a main dish for a romantic at-home date night. Once you know how to cook filets you can enjoy fancy dinners anytime!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 6-oz. filet mignon about 2 inches thick
  • 1 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Coarse ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Salt and pepper filets liberally on both sides.  (This helps them get a crusty sear!)  Let filets sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Once oven is heated to temperature add oil to a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Wait until oil is sizzling to add filets. Cook steaks for 2 ½ minutes per side without moving. Sear the remaining sides for 1 minute total.
  • Add skillet with steaks to the preheated oven and cook for 4-5 minutes. Using a meat thermometer measure the temperature of the steaks in the thickest portion to determine doneness.*
  • Serve filet mignon steaks with garlic herb butter or caramelized onions and enjoy!

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Notes

  • For a medium-rare steak, pull it out when the temperature reads 125 degrees.
  • For a medium steak, remove them when the temperature reads 130 degrees. (The filet will continue to cook slightly once removed from the oven.)

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 602mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.7mg