Filet Mignon Recipe (Perfect Every Time)

Filet Mignon Recipe (Perfect Every Time)

from wholesomeyum.com
15 min
8 servings

Learn how to cook filet mignon perfectly like a steakhouse (with time chart)! This easy filet mignon recipe is melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Ingredients

  • 4 8-oz Filet mignon steaks ((1.5 to 2 inches thick, at room temperature))
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter ((softened, divided))
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme
  • 1 clove Garlic ((minced))
  • 2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    If possible, remove your steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. (This will ensure even cooking.)

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mash together half of the butter (1 tablespoon or 14g), rosemary, thyme, and garlic. (Sprinkle in a little sea salt if using unsalted butter.) Form into a log and refrigerate until the last step.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Trim any connective tissue around the edges of the steaks. Pat them dry with paper towels.

  5. 5

    Season the filet mignon liberally with sea salt and black pepper on all sides.

  6. 6

    Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, until very hot. Add the remaining butter (1 tablespoon or 14g) and let it melt.

  7. 7

    Add the steaks to the pan in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes on each side, without moving them around.

  8. 8

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook filet mignon in the oven to the doneness you want. (I recommend medium rare or medium.) For a 2-inch (5 cm) thick filet, it takes about 5 minutes for rare, 6 minutes for medium rare, 7 minutes for medium, or 8 minutes for medium well.For best results, use a meat thermometer to check for the right temperature -- 120 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium rare, 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium, and 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) for medium well. The temperature will rise by another 5 degrees F while resting (see next step).

  9. 9

    Transfer the steaks to a plate. Top each with 1/2 tablespoon of garlic herb butter (slice the log of herb butter into four parts and place one on each steak). Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving and slicing.