Best Filet Mignon Recipe

Filet mignon is a tender, yet expensive steak extracted from the tenderloins of cattle. The true filet mignon is about 1 inch thick and can be easily cut by a fork. In the food store, you can find mignon steaks that are 1 - 2 inch thick with diameter ranging from 2 - 3 inch. Ordering this steak dish in restaurants is quite expensive. Rather, you can try making the best file mignon with easy culinary skills. The thumb rules to prepare the best filet mignon recipe is to add less ingredients and cook only for the stipulated time. Otherwise, overcooking will spoil the juiciness and flavor of these thin steaks.

In case you prefer having marinated filet mignon, you can do so by refrigerating the steaks after coating them with a mixture of sauce and seasonings (for 30 minutes - 24 hours) before cooking. You can use barbecue sauce, hot sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, wine, minced garlic, chopped onion and oregano to make the best filet mignon marinade. Do not forget to turn the steaks, so as to ensure even absorption of the marinade in both sides. Following are some easy recipes for cooking filet mignon.

Best Filet Mignon Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (4 ounces) filet mignon steaks
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Directions for Preparation

Take cleaned filet mignon in a shallow dish. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper and then salt on both sides of the steaks. Turn on the furnace stove and preheat a non-stick skillet over a medium high heat. Place steaks in the hot pan and keep them for 1 minute per side. Lower heat to medium low and add vinegar and dry wine. Put on the lid and cook for 4 - 5 minutes per side, while basting the steaks with sauce at the time of turning. Remove the cooked filet mignon steaks and place it on a warm serving dish. If desired, coat them with a savory glaze. To have the best filet mignon ever, serve with steamed asparagus and mashed red potatoes. Know more on steak recipes.

Best Filet Mignon Roast

Ingredients

• 2 filet mignon steaks (2 inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (not virgin oil)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Preparation

First of all, preheat oven to 450° F. Trim the sides and prepare the thin beef steaks for roasting. You can sprinkle enough pepper and salt on both sides of the filet mignon. Allow the steak to stand on the kitchen table for about 30 minutes before roasting, so that it absorbs the seasoning spices. Place the steak on the oven rack and cook in the set temperature for 15 minutes. Switch off the oven, but do not remove the steak for another 15 minutes. Then, take out roasted filet mignon and serve with a spicy dip sauce. Read more on beef recipes.

Grilled Filet Mignon with Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Grilling

• 4 filet mignon steaks (1 ½ to 2 inch)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste

Ingredients for Sauce

• 1/3 cup minced onions
• 1/4 cup green peppercorn or Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 1/2 cup fat-free beef broth
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions for Preparation

Prepare filet mignon for grilling by brushing vegetable oil on the sides. Again season the sides with salt and pepper. Prepare the charcoal grill and sear steaks over direct heat for 3 minutes per side. You will get rare to medium rare steaks. Remove grilled steaks and let them cool down. By the mean time, you can make the best filet mignon sauce. Preheat vegetable oil in a thick skillet and saute onion for 30 seconds. Stir in cognac and cook for 10 - 15 seconds. Add broth and mustard to the sauce, while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium low and cook sauce for 2 - 3 minutes. Your grilled filet mignon and sauce are ready for serving.