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Filet Mignon Steak

Filet Mignon Steak

The ultimate comfort food, Filet Mignon Steak is rich, tender, and incredibly satisfying. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself. Make it tonight for a truly unforgettable meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces filet mignon steaks 1 1/2-inch thick
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon minced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Adjust oven racks to upper and lower-middle positions. Place a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet in oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Meanwhile, pat steaks dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Season on all sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Carefully remove skillet from oven and place over medium-high heat. Add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, swirling to combine the spices as the butter melts.
  4. Add steaks, and sear until a good crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes, basting with butter occasionally.
  5. Flip steaks and sear other side, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Using tongs, sear all sides of the steak, about 30 seconds.
  6. Place steaks in skillet in oven, and cook until desired temperature is reached, 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 to 145 degrees) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees).
  7. Remove steaks from skillet and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Always let your steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
  • Tip 2: Store leftover steak covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Tip 3: This recipe is easily scalable—double or triple the ingredients without changing the cooking technique.
  • Tip 4: Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness every time.