Filet Mignon Recipe
This gorgeous Filet Mignon Recipe lets you plate a gourmet, grill-friendly tenderloin steak in under 30 minutes for an elegant at-home feast.
Ingredients
- 4 steaks filet mignon 6-ounce, 1½–2" thick, USDA Choice or Prime
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Diamond Crystal recommended for easy seasoning
- 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil avocado or grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter sub with ghee for lactose-free
- 2 cloves garlic lightly crushed, skin on for easy removal
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary for aroma
- 1/2 cup dry red wine Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef stock sub with homemade stock for richer taste
- Optional garnish chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Sprinkle each steak generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let the steaks come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to high or warm a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Sear the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- During the last 2 minutes, baste the steaks with butter, garlic, and thyme in the pan.
- Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes after cooking.
- In the same pan, make a red wine reduction and pour it over the sliced steaks.
- Slice the steaks, spoon the red wine reduction over them, and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
Choose steaks with even thickness for uniform cooking. Pat them dry and let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
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