The Chef's Technique for how to cook extra thick Crown Filet Mignon(r) (2024)

FAQs

What's the best way to cook a 2in thick filet mignon? ›

For medium rare filet mignon that is 2 inches thick, I sear it for 2 minutes per side on the stove to brown, then bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F.

for Filet Mignon

Sear on high heat for 2 minutes on one side, then turn and move to indirect heat. Turn them 1 minute before the halfway point of the cooking time. For perfect doneness, we recommend you use a meat thermometer and use the Measuring Doneness chart below.

The best way to cook Filet Mignon is on the grill, but pan-seared Filet Mignon is also excellent. You can also broil Filet Mignon in the oven for an exceptional flavor. No matter which method or Filet Mignon recipe you choose, our cooking instructions and video will help you cook the tender and juicy steak you crave.

For a rare steak, remove from the grill when the center reaches 115 degrees. For medium, wait to remove them from the grill until about 135 degrees. You'll then need to let the meat rest for another 5 to 10 minutes off the grill to allow its juices to flow back through every inch for a perfect steak cook and texture.

For the filet mignon:

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan until it begins to shimmer. Put the steaks in the pan, rub-side down and cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes. Turn the steaks over, lower heat a bit and continue cooking until medium-rare doneness, about 4 minutes longer.

Use olive oil and butter to cook your Filet Mignon. Olive oil is best for holding up while cooking, the butter is used for basting. Add garlic cloves, cracked open but skin on, and a whole sprig of rosemary to your pan to flavor the butter. To "baste" the Filet Mignon, add the butter to the hot pan.

Slow roast.

Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of a steak registers about 115°F for medium rare, 20 to 30 minutes (start checking at 20 minutes). If you'd like the steak more rare or more well-cooked, add or subtract 10 degrees for each level of doneness.

Now that you know you'll get a better-tasting steak, how often should you turn it over? Our Dallas steakhouse chefs do so about every 30 seconds, but as you're probably not grilling with a stopwatch, flip them as much as you want.

Remove the filet mignon steaks from the fridge 30-60 minutes before cooking so they can come closer to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper on all sides. Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe pan over high heat until very hot.

When deciding how to season Filet Mignon, salt and pepper are all you really need for this cut of beef. But beyond that, it's a matter of personal preference. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper are a popular flavor combination for this steak, as are garlic-based mixtures and those that feature thyme and marjoram.

How much does a 2 inch thick filet mignon weigh? ›

A standard filet mignon cut of meat measures about 8 ounces and is generally between 1.5 and 2 inches thick. That thickness is ideal for achieving a well-seared steak without overcooking the interior. You may also see larger cuts, such as a 12-ounce filet, especially in a steakhouse.

To cook a 2-inch-thick steak, use direct heat. When grill is medium (you can hold your hand at grill level only 4 to 5 seconds), follow directions below; cook steak 20 to 25 minutes for rare, 27 to 30 for medium. To cook a 3-inch-thick steak, use indirect heat.

The vegetable oil has a higher smoke point. You can add that great butter for flavor at the end! Check the temperature of your meat before you transfer the skillet to the oven. If the filet mignon is within about 5-10 degrees of your desired temperature, you may need even less than 3 minutes in the oven.

Broiling Filet Mignon FAQs

A typical 1-2 inch thick filet mignon takes about 4-7 minutes on each side for medium rare. However, that cook time varies based on how done you prefer your steak and how thick the filet mignon is. For medium and medium-well filet mignon, expect to broil closer to 6-10 minutes on each side.

Heat a heavy-based frying pan until very hot but not smoking. Drizzle some oil into the pan and leave for a moment. Add the steak, a knob of butter, some garlic and robust herbs, if you want. Sear evenly on each side for our recommended time, turning every minute for the best caramelised crust.