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Filet Mignon Recipe

This filet mignon recipe is easy to make with a simple technique, and it's basically foolproof. Now I can enjoy filet mignon any time!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 steak
Author: Sabine Venier

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
    2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    2 seasoned raw filets on a baking sheet.
  • In an oven-safe skillet, heat oil over high heat until it lightly smokes. Add the filet mignon steaks and sear for 3 minutes on each side until browned. Turn the heat off and add the thyme, garlic, and butter.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    filet mignon in a pan with butter and thyme.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 10 minutes for medium-rare or adjust the time based on your desired doneness (135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium). Flip halfway through. Remove the steaks from the oven when the internal temperature is 10°F below your target, as it will rise during the rest.
    cooking filet mignon in a pan.
  • After taking the skillet out of the oven, transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board, allowing them to rest for 5 minutes.
    2 filets on a cutting board, one with a meat probe sticking out.

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Notes

  • Steak Temperature Guide: 
    • For rare steak: 125-130°F
    • For medium-rare steak: 130-140°F
    • For medium steak: 140-150°F
    • For medium-well steak: 150-160°F
    • For well-done steak: 160-165°F
Storage: Store filet mignon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steak | Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 6mg