Easy Filet Mignon
Fancy name. Extremely easy to cook. Comes together in 15 minutes! Filet mignon comes from the tenderloin of the cow, so it is a very soft and unused muscle that is extremely tender. It is also extremely lean so it requires a little oil and butter to not dry out. Use a cast iron skillet or a grill.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet or Grill
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 4 oz Filet mignon steaks, ~2" high (1 lb)
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
- Sprinkle steaks with steak seasoning on all sides, pressing it in with your hands to make sure it sticks.
- Drizzle olive oil into cast iron skillet. Heat cast iron skillet on the stove on medium high heat.
- When oil is close to smoking, place all four steaks in the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, undisturbed. Flip the steaks and cook another 3-5 minutes, undisturbed.
- Place ½ tbsp of butter on each filet and transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. Check temperature for desired doneness. Serve immediately.
Notes
Filet mignon might sound fancy, but it takes such a small amount of effort to actually prepare. It's the last thing you'll cook before serving up dinner because it's that quick.
If you prefer to use a grill instead of a cast iron skillet, drizzle the steaks with olive oil and then season with Montreal steak seasoning. Sear both sides for 3 minutes each with the grill open. Then add the butter and close the grill for an additional 3 minutes. Use a thermometer to check for doneness.