1 For cuts that are less than 1-1/2 inches thick, For a gas grill, preheat the grill; reduce the heat to medium. 4 For a 1-inch cut, grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) or 12 to 15 minutes for medium (160 degrees F).
1 Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees. 2  Season the filet mignon with salt and pepper on both sides. 3  I use approximately 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper per side. 4  Heat a large oven-proof saute sauté (Pan i prefer a stainless steel; skillet'don t use a-non stick) pan over-medium high. 5  Heat add the olive oil and let it get.  hot 1 Add the filets to the hot pan and let them cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. 2  Use a timer and don’t move the filets around in the pan during this time. 3  After 4 minutes, flip the filets. 4  Then immediately transfer the saute sauté pan to your-pre heated oven and set your.  timer Cooking the Filet. 1  Philosophically, high heat = great meat. 2  Cook the filets at high temperature to get a great sear on the outside that is crunchy, tasty, and great looking. 3  Control the doneness (from rare to well done) with the length of time you leave the filets in the oven – Not the temperature. 1 Turn the steak over, and allow it to sear for another 3 – 4 minutes. 2  Near the end of those 3 – 4 minutes add a couple tablespoons of butter, and the herb of your choice. 3  I love rosemary, thyme also is great. 4  Baste the steaks with melted herb butter. 5  If you like your steak very rare, you can probably take it off now. 1 Take the filet mignon out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you want to cook it, and season it liberally with salt and pepper. 2  That time allows the meat to come to room temperature – which will help ensure you cook it to the right doneness. 3  Getting a good sear on the filet is critical. 1 Turn the steak over, and allow it to sear for another 3 – 4 minutes. 2  Near the end of those 3 – 4 minutes add a couple tablespoons of butter, and the herb of your choice. 3  I love rosemary, thyme also is great. 4  Baste the steaks with melted herb butter. 5  If you like your steak very rare, you can probably take it off now. How to Broil or Bake Filet Mignon. 1  For cuts that are less than 1-1/2 inches thick, position the broiler rack so the steak will be 3 to 4 inches from the heat. 2  For cuts that are 1-1/2 inches thick, position the broiler rack so the steak will be 4 to 5 inches from the heat. 3  Preheat the broiler. 1 Place the filet on the grill rack over the heat. 2  Cover the grill. 3  Use the following timings for grilling filet mignon, and turn once halfway through the grilling time: 4  For a 1-inch cut, grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) or 12 to 15 minutes for medium (160 degrees F). 1 For cuts that are 1-1/2 inches thick, position the broiler rack so the steak will be 4 to 5 inches from the heat. 2  Preheat the broiler. 3  Place the beef filet mignon on the unheated rack of the broiler pan. 1 Place the filet on the grill rack over the heat. 2  Cover the grill. 3  Use the following timings for grilling filet mignon, and turn once halfway through the grilling time: 4  For a 1-inch cut, grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) or 12 to 15 minutes for medium (160 degrees F). How to Grill Filet Mignon. 1  For a charcoal grill, place the meat on a grill rack directly over medium coals; grill uncovered. 2  For a gas grill, preheat the grill; reduce the heat to medium. 3  Place the filet on the grill rack over the heat. 4  Cover the grill. 1 Place the filet on the grill rack over the heat. 2  Cover the grill. 3  Use the following timings for grilling filet mignon, and turn once halfway through the grilling time: 4  For a 1-inch cut, grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) or 12 to 15 minutes for medium (160 degrees F). 1 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 2  Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. 3  Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. 4  Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over. Directions. Prep. Cook. Ready In. 1  Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste. 2  Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 3  Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. 4 1 Season the filet mignon with salt and pepper on both sides. 2  I use approximately 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper per side. 3  Heat a large oven-proof saute sauté (Pan i prefer a stainless steel; skillet'don t use a-non stick) pan over-medium high.  heat 1 Add the filets to the hot pan and let them cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. 2  Use a timer and don’t move the filets around in the pan during this time. 3  After 4 minutes, flip the filets. 4  Then immediately transfer the saute sauté pan to your-pre heated oven and set your.  timer 1 Buy good quality filet mignon, from a butcher if you can. 2  I like them thick cut – at least 2, preferably 3 inches thick. 3  And the filet should be a single muscle, with a firm feel – some cuts from the end of the tenderloin are two muscles barely held together by thin connective tissue-pass on these. 1 Turn the steak over, and allow it to sear for another 3 – 4 minutes. 2  Near the end of those 3 – 4 minutes add a couple tablespoons of butter, and the herb of your choice. 3  I love rosemary, thyme also is great. 4  Baste the steaks with melted herb butter. 5  If you like your steak very rare, you can probably take it off now.
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