Here’s an Easy Grilled Filet Mignon 🥩🔥✨ — simple, elegant, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
🥩 Easy Grilled Filet Mignon
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each, 1½–2 inches thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)
- Optional: fresh rosemary or thyme
🔥 Grill Instructions
- Bring to room temperature
Remove steaks from fridge 30 minutes before grilling. - Preheat grill
Heat grill to high heat (450–500°F / 230–260°C). - Season simply
Pat steaks dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. - Grill
- Place steaks on hot grill.
- Grill 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Do not move steaks while cooking—let a crust form.
- Butter finish
Top each steak with butter and herbs during the last minute. - Rest
Remove from grill and rest 5–7 minutes before serving.
🌡️ Internal Temperature Guide
| Doneness | Temp |
|---|---|
| Rare | 120–125°F |
| Medium-Rare | 130–135°F (best) |
| Medium | 140°F |
🍽️ Perfect Sides
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Grilled asparagus
- Creamy peppercorn sauce
- Fresh green salad
💡 Pro Tips
- Filet is lean → don’t overcook
- Use a meat thermometer for perfection
- Want steakhouse flavor? Finish with compound butter
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