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Filet mignon well done time6/30/2023 A pinch of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and a spoonful of juices from the pan is enough for me. It doesn’t need to be dressed up or disguised. I find the flavor and texture of perfectly cooked filet mignon to be wonderful all on its own. I know a lot of people like sauce(s) and/or topping(s) on their filet mignon. The filets will simultaneously sear on the second side while cooking in the center. (4) After the first 4 minutes of cook time, flip the filets over to the second side and IMMEDIATLEY transfer everything to your oven (see step 4 in the instructions). You want to get that perfect sear on the outside. (3) Resist the urge to move the filets around in the sauté pan. For reference, the pictures in this post are of two 8-ounce filets cooked in the oven for 6 minutes (see step 4 in the instructions). And in the span of just 1-2 minutes time, your filets can go from exactly the way you want them to overcooked. (2) Use a timer! Don’t just guess the cooking times. (1) Give your filets time to come to room temperature before cooking. Here are the points that I think are the most important to achieving success: So if you have a common question, chances are pretty good that you’ll find the answer somewhere below! Many readers have made tweaks to the original instructions (for example, in the type of pan or oil used) and have still had amazing success with this recipe. You might also want to peruse the comment section. So if you want steakhouse quality filet mignon without having to go through all the trouble on putting on real pants, then give this recipe a try.īefore starting, please read over the entire recipe instructions (I mean, you should ALWAYS do this before attempting any new recipe!). Because let’s be honest with ourselves, filet mignon is an expensive cut of beef. It’s simple, straightforward and essentially foolproof. This recipe for How to Cook the Perfect Filet Mignon has been my go-to method for many years now. And if I’m at home cooking for a special occasion (like Christmas Eve or Valentine’s Day), then I like to make filet mignon. If I’m out at a restaurant, I’ll order a burger with ALL the toppings (and a side of fries, of course!). In short, fruits and vegetables make me a happy person.īut when I do choose to splurge on meat, I choose to go BIG. Because I find that when I do so, not only do I feel better on the inside, but I also look better on the outside. I prefer to follow a plant-based diet about 90% of the time. Probably the most common one being “are you a vegetarian?”. I get a lot of questions about my dietary preferences. It is THE most popular recipe on my blog (and for a good reason!), so I thought it deserved some updated photographs! Enjoy! This post was originally published here on September 29, 2014.
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