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Easy Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 684kcal
Easy, yet impressive, this grilled filet mignon recipe is game-changer!! Follow my tips to get perfectly cooked steaks every time!
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Ingredients
- 2 (6-8oz) filet mignon steaks Note 1
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Note 2
- Horseradish mayo sauce for serving
Instructions
- Bring the steaks out of the fridge at least 30 minutes prior to cooking or up to an hour.
- If you have an hour before cooking, go ahead and season the steaks with salt and pepper. If not, salt and pepper right before putting on the grill.
- Preheat your grill over medium high heat for at least 15 minutes. The ideal temperature for grilling filet mignon is 450-500°F.
- After cleaning the grates and right before putting the steaks on, brush on oil with folded paper towel over the grates.
- Place the steaks on the grill and close the lid. Cook for about 5 minutes. If you want nice diamond grill marks, rotate the steak about 90° after about 3 minutes.
- Then flip the steak on other side and cook for another 5 minutes or so, or until desired doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. For medium rare finish, remove the steaks when they reach 125-130°F internal temp.
- Transfer the cooked steaks onto a platter, cover with foil and rest for at least 5 minutes, preferably 10 minutes, before serving. This step is crucial for juicy steak, so don't skip it!
- Serve with horseradish mayo sauce for dipping.
Notes
Note 1: Choose USDA Choice or Prime grade beef, cut into at least 1.5-inch thick steaks. Ask your butcher to trim the fat and remove silver skin. Each 1.5-inch thick filet mignon weighs 6-8oz.
Note 2: You can use any high-smoke oil for oiling the grates, like vegetable, canola or avocado oils. Don't use olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 684kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 41g
Fat: 57g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 1274mg