This Garlic Butter Filet Mignon is the most tender & delicious cut. Smothered in garlic butter, it melts in your mouth. A great easy family dinner idea or perfect for a romantic dinner in that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Oh my word! Have you ever made a filet mignon? A while back I mentioned that we purchased a half cow & so our freezer is stockpiled with several hundred pounds of beef. We had the butcher do a variety of cuts & we have been having so much fun creating recipes of things we have never made before.
As with most things we are making for the first time we referred to good ol’ Betty Crocker for the basic method. Then we always add, subtract & mix it up to make things our own. Once we have methods & cook times covered the ingredient list is all our own & we continue to adapt from there as we make things more & more often.
This was one of those recipes that definitely sounds way harder than it actually is. I was quite surprised at the ease at which it came together & yet the AMAZING taste just blew me away.
It was so tender & juicy, oh my word. Adding a jar of my Italian garlic butter was the best decision.
Wow it just added so much to the filet. I am now wishing we asked for more of this cut because with the 5 of us, what we have won’t last long.
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The key to this is the cast iron skillet. It was something we didn’t own for the majority of our marriage, believe it or not.
But now we have a whole bunch & honestly can’t imagine life without them. They are certainly an essential part of making food amazing!
I love that this recipe seems complicated, but is really incredibly simple. That is what makes it not only great for a dinner party, but also for a romantic night in with your honey.
Completely addicting & it just melts in your mouth. My mouth is literally watering as I write this – I want MORE!
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I make this in a different type of skillet?
I have not tried it with another type. Just make sure that it can withstand the heat of being baked in the oven at 450 degrees. I prefer the cast iron because if it is properly seasoned, it is naturally non-stick & evenly distributes the heat.
Is filet mignon keto?
Nope – but if you used a dairy-free butter & omit the worcestershire sauce for this recipe then yes it would be. But then it would be an entirely different recipe & not taste as amazing as this one does.
What is the best way to store leftover filet mignon?
We never have leftovers of this incredible dinner. However, if you happen to not finish it all up, place leftover meat in a shallow airtight container. Be sure to label with the date before refrigerating. This recipe should keep for up to 3 days.
Where filet mignon cut from?
The filet mignon is cut from the tenderloin, which is part of the loin primal. The tenderloin itself runs through the short loin (which also includes the strip) & the sirloin (which includes the top sirloin) sections of the loin primal.
How many can this serve?
This recipe calls for 4-6, so it would be 4-6 people. That is unless you have some big appetites & someone has more than one piece. But this is perfect for a family dinner or hosting a couples dinner.
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Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, absolutely. If you happen to have a very large cast iron skillet or 2 skillets, then you can double this if you need to.
HOW TO COOK FILET MIGNON?
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Take your meat out of the refrigerator & let sit for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Unwrap & pat dry – meat will seer better when dry.
- Place in a seasoned cast iron skillet close together but not touching.
- Add in your worcestershire sauce & seasonings -except parsley.
- Cook on each side approx 3-4 minutes. (place & leave it- don’t move it, let it seer)
- Once the meat has browned on all sides, it’s time to move to the oven & cook 7-8 minutes.
- Remove & immediately add your garlic butter & parsley.
Can this be made wrapped with bacon?
Absolutely. If you want to cook fresh bacon wrapped around the filet, you just need to wrap the filet with a strip of bacon & secure with a toothpick. Then follow the rest of the recipe as written.
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To make this recipe you will need…
- Filet Mignon steaks
- worcestershire sauce
- salt
- pepper
- granulated garlic
- sprinkle of parsley
- Italian Garlic Butter
Products I love when making this incredible filet mignon recipe…
This filet mignon recipe is so EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made filet mignon before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love the how simple this recipe is. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dinner dish.
- Cast Iron skillets with cool handle grips
- Worcestershire Sauce
- table salt
- pepper
- granulated garlic
- Parsley Flakes
I’m telling you – this is AMAZING!!!
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I just can’t tell you how much we love it & I know you will too!
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Garlic Butter Filet Mignon
Ingredients
- 4-6 cuts of Filet Mignon you want them close in the skillet
- 2-3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp salt divided between all of the pieces
- 2 tsp pepper divided between all of the pieces
- 2 tsp granulated garlic divided between all of the pieces
- 4-6 tsp Italian Garlic Butter for serving
- sprinkle of parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Take your meat out of the refrigerator & let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Unwrap & pat dry - the meat will seer better when dry.
- Place in a seasoned cast iron skillet close together but not touching.
- Add in your Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper & granulated garlic.
- Cook on each side approx 3-4 minutes. (place & leave it- don't move it, let it seer)
- Once the meat has browned on all sides, it's time to move to the oven & cook 7-8 minutes.
- Remove & immediately add your garlic butter & parsley to the top of each piece.
Notes
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Tamar says
Oo, sending this to D he will love it!
Sherrie@Food for Thought says
Hi,
That looks so yummy! Have a great day!
Cathy says
My goodness, but these all look so tasty. I think I must try them! Thank you!
Rebecca says
Oh, this is 5 star restaurant dining – fabulous. My hubby would love this. Thanks for inviting us to dinner with you !!!!
ChiChi says
OMG, this looks so so delicious
June says
Looks yummy!
Kim Cunningham says
Oh yum! We would love these filets. We are big fans of the butter pat on top. The first time we had such was in a fancy restaurant years ago, and we fell in love!
Jessica says
This looks so tasty! The pictures definitely made my mouth water.
Debra says
Beautiful methods, of cooking a mouth savory beef. Liked the oven fried chicken too.
These are great recipes to leave my daughters.