Description
A tender, luxurious cut of beef pan-seared to a golden crust and finished in the oven with garlic-herb butter for an elegant, steakhouse-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
2 (6–8 ounce) filet mignon steaks, about 1 1/2–2 inches thick
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
- Place steaks in skillet and sear without moving for 2–3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip steaks, reduce heat to medium, and add butter, garlic, and herb sprigs. Tilt skillet and spoon melted butter over steaks for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 3–5 minutes, or until desired doneness (Rare: 120°F, Medium-rare: 130°F, Medium: 140°F).
- Remove steaks, tent with foil, and rest 5–7 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-smoke-point oil for searing to avoid burning.
- Cast iron provides the best sear but any oven-safe heavy skillet works.
- Wrapping in bacon before cooking adds richness and flavor.
- Resting the steaks ensures juices redistribute for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Sear and Oven-Finish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
