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How to Cook Filet Mignon in Oven
Learning How to Cook Filet Mignon in the Oven is easier than you might think and gives you a perfectly tender, restaurant-quality steak at home. With filet mignon, a cast iron skillet, butter, and simple seasonings, you’ll sear for a flavorful crust and finish in the oven for a juicy, foolproof result.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 6-8 ounces filet mignon steaks about 1.5” thick
- 1-2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive
- Salt and black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Remove steaks from the refrigerator 30-60 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.2 6-8 ounces filet mignon steaks
- When ready to cook, add a large cast iron skillet to the oven and set the temperature to 450 degrees.
- While the oven is preheating, sprinkle filets liberally with coarse ground salt and black pepper on both sides. Drizzle each steak with a few teaspoons of oil, rubbing it in to coat the filet completely.1-2 tablespoons oil, Salt and black pepper
- Once the oven reaches temperature, remove the skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add prepared steaks to the dry skillet and cook for 2 minutes, undisturbed. (The skillet may be smoking slightly- that’s ok!) Flip the steaks and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and cook for 3-4 minutes for a rare steak (pull out at 120 degrees), 5-6 minutes for medium (pull out at 130 degrees), and 7-8 minutes for medium-well (pull out at 140-145 degrees.) Use a meat thermometer for the most accuracy.
- Remove the steak from the skillet immediately, place on a separate plate and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with garlic herb butter, caramelized onions, or sauteed mushrooms.
Notes
- Cooking time: Remember, cook times will vary based on the thickness and size of the steak. These times are based on a 6-8 ounce steak that is 1.5” thick.
- Skillet: Cast-iron skillets can tolerate high heat, plus they get better and acquire more flavor with time.
- Size: When selecting your cuts, be sure to pick ones uniform in width and thickness so they cook evenly.
- Seasoning: Coat the steaks liberally with a combination of sea salt and course black pepper. You pretty much can't go overboard here!
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 259mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg
