Filet Mignon (Foolproof Recipe)
Filet mignon foolproof recipe that delivers perfectly seared, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth steak every time for an elevated home dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared & Oven-Finished
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Filet Mignon Steaks
2 (8-oz) filet mignon steaks
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
Basting Butter
2 tbsp butter
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 garlic cloves, peeled
For Serving (Optional)
Herb compound butter or béarnaise sauce
Instructions
Prep the Steaks
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30–40 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season all sides with salt and pepper.
Sear
Heat an oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended) over high heat. When very hot, add oil. Once shimmering, sear steaks for 2 minutes until a golden crust forms. Roll onto edges for 1 minute to crust the sides.
Butter Baste
Flip steaks to the final side. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the pan. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks continuously for 1 minute.
Finish in the Oven
Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake 4–10 minutes, depending on doneness.
Medium-rare: remove at 120°F (49°C) internal temperature.
Rest
Transfer steaks to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5–7 minutes to finish cooking and retain juices.
Serve
Spoon hot herb butter from the pan over the steaks, or finish with compound butter or béarnaise sauce.
Notes
Choose steaks of similar size and thickness for even cooking.
Always heat the pan before adding oil for the best crust.
Use a meat thermometer for accuracy—filet cooks quickly.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/filet-mignon-foolproof-recipe/
