Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce (VIDEO) (2024)

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How does Ina Garten cook filet mignon? ›

Grill filet mignon, covered, over indirect medium heat for the amount of time determined by steak thickness and desired doneness. For a 1-inch cut, grill 16 to 20 minutes for medium-rare (145°F) or 20 to 24 minutes for medium (160°F).

Because the short loin is tucked under the cow's ribs and next to the cow's backbone, the musculature bears little weight and contains minimal connective tissue, keeping the meat beautifully soft and tender. Filet is prized for its wonderful mouth texture — it practically melts — and delicate yet beefy flavor.

For the filet mignon:

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan until it begins to shimmer. Put the steaks in the pan, rub-side down and cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes. Turn the steaks over, lower heat a bit and continue cooking until medium-rare doneness, about 4 minutes longer.

Filet Mignon on a Gas Grill

Sear both sides for 1–2 minutes, then reduce to medium heat and continue to grill for the times listed in the Cooking Times Chart below. Turn about 1 minute prior to the halfway point.

Go for oil, it has a higher smoke point. You need a hot skillet to properly sear a steak, hot enough that a pat of butter will begin to burn before it melts completely. You don't want to sear your steak in burnt butter. So reach for some oil when searing steaks.

To sum up: Filet mignon is part of a beef tenderloin, but a beef tenderloin is not a filet mignon. Instead, it houses the filet mignon, which comes from the end portion of the tenderloin. The rest of the tenderloin can create other steak cuts or a delicious tenderloin roast to feed the family.

Try to place them in the middle of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes depending on the thickness of your steaks. Every ten minutes, flip the steaks in the oven. You will begin to see juices forming under the steaks and flipping them every 10 minutes make them cook more evenly as well as keeps the top from drying out.

Don't poke the steak with a fork to see whether it's done. You're testing steak, not cupcakes. "Once you poke a hole in it, all the blood and all the flavor and juices in the steak are going to leach out." (Here's a graphic that shows how to tell whether a steak is done without puncturing it.)

As a rule of thumb, we recommend you let your meat sit out for 60 minutes before cooking. Once the resting steak is safely covered, all is good. This room temperature resting is also the perfect opportunity to season the steak , pat the surface dry with a paper towel and season your steak with Kosher Salt.

What temperature do you cook filet mignon in the oven? ›

What temperature should I cook filet mignon in the oven? Set your oven to 425 degrees to cook filet mignon after searing. If you'd rather broil filet mignon, set the broiler to 500 degrees to broil for 2-3 minutes per side. Then, lower the temperature to 425 degrees to continue cooking.

Last night we had an interesting cut of beef. The proper name is 'Tares Major'. It is a cut from the Chuck section right below the front leg. It was just as tender as a filet with a whole lot of beef flavor and at a fraction of the cost of the filet.

If you want a juicy steak that's not overcooked, be sure to use a reliable meat thermometer, removing the steak from the grill when it reaches 125-130 degrees for medium rare.

It is usually cut in 8- or 10-ounce portions and is considered a “lady's choice.” The cut comes from the tenderloin, the most tender muscle of the animal, which runs along the spine of a steer. Smaller portions cut at the end are called mignon, or “small” in French.

Throw the steak on the cast iron, and let the steak sizzle for about 1 minute, then flip. Keep flipping every minute. Once the internal temperature hits 105ºF, add some butter, rosemary, thyme, and garlic cloves to the skillet, and let it all come together. Scoop some butter over the meat now and then.

“You should only touch your steak three times; once to put it in the pan, once to flip it, and once to take it out of the pan.” This oft repeated mantra is one of the most frequently peddled bits of advice for the novice steak (or burger) cook.