If you're a fan of steak, you've probably had filet mignon before - it's one of the most tender cuts of beef you can get! It might sound fancy, but it's actually really easy to make at home. This is one of those recipes that looks impressive but is super straightforward once you know the steps. I've made this for special occasions (including Thanksgiving!), and it always turns out great
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients
- Quick cook time
- Super tender and juicy
- Great for special occasions or date nights
Ingredients
- 4 filet mignon steaks (about 8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
How to Cook Filet Mignon
1. Bring steak to room temperature
Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 400°F.
3. Heat the pan
Add butter to an oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel) and heat over high heat until very hot.
4. Season and sear
Season steaks with salt and black pepper.
Place steaks in the hot pan:
- Sear 1 minute, then flip
- Sear another 1 minute
- Sear the sides for about 1 minute each
Finish in the oven
Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 5 minutes, then check doneness.
Use a meat thermometer for best results:
- Rare: 120-125°F
- Medium Rare: 130-135°F
- Medium: 140-145°F
- Medium Well: 150-155°F
- Well Done: 160°F+
Filet Mignon
Ingredients
- 4 8-oz Filet Mignon
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- Salt, as desired
- Black pepper, as desired
Instructions
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator, and let it to come to room temperature on the counter about half hour before cooking.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Add butter to oven safe stainless steel skillet or cast iron pan and heat on stovetop on high heat.
Rub the steaks with salt and black pepper.
When the skillet/pan gets really hot, place steaks in skillet/pan and let it sizzle and sear for 1 minute.
Turn steaks over and and let it sizzle and sear on the other side for 1 minute.
Sear the sides of the steaks for about 1 minute.
Place the steaks in the oven for 5 minutes, then check them with the meat thermometer inserted into the side of the steak.
Remove when the steaks are at the temperature you want – see temps below:
-Rare – 120 °F to 125 °F
-Medium rare – 130 °F to 135 °F
-Medium – 140 °F to 145 °F
-Medium well – 150 °F to 155 °F
-Well done – 160 °F or higher.
Just FYI – I’ve made this before without a meat thermometer, and it took me about 5 mins more in the oven to get to medium rare.
Remove pans/skillet from ovens.
Let them rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 658Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 314mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 60g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
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Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
Filet mignon is my husbands favorite dinner, I usually grill it, but definitely need to try this out!
Zuzana says
looks healthy and good
Stacey Crawford says
This filet looks perfectly cooked! There is nothing like a good filet mignon. My favorite way to "treat myself".
ChihYu says
Filet mignon is so elegant! Thank you for this easy recipe!
Jessica says
I went on a huge filet mignon kick a while back but haven't revisited this cut in a while. Thanks for the reminder on how good it is!
Raia Todd says
Wow, this looks amazing. I've never tried making filet mignon, but I sure love it!
Joni Gomes says
Love this recipe post! Goes to show that keeping it simple is best when it comes to seasoning and it's all about technique!
Jean Choi says
My favorite cut of steak! That looks so perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be trying this!
Irena Macri says
That looks like a nicely cooked fillet 🙂 Made me feel like steak now!
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says
This is definitely a favourite in my home.. We try to BBQ it when possible. Agreed that letting it rest after cooking is very important. So yummy!