Make an Elegant Dinner With This Easy Grilled Filet Mignon (2024)

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Updated on 10/14/22

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Prep: 7 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 19 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Yield: 4 steaks

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If you're new to grilling steaks or just a fan of simplicity, then grilling filet mignon is the perfect dinner option when you're looking for an elegant but simple meal—quick enough for a weeknight and indulgent enough for a special occasion, too.

Filet mignon is a delicious, tender cut of beef that melts in your mouth. It happens to be ideal for grilling, as it develops a nice crust over high heat while the center becomes juicy and succulent. It cooks fairly quickly once the grill is hot, just a few minutes on each side. Just make sure you bring the meat to room temperature—this should take half an hour or so, depending on the thickness—before it hits the grill. This ensures that the steak cooks evenly.

Because filet mignon is mild in flavor, it is often served with a sauce, such as a mushroom sauce or bearnaise, or a compound butter. You can also top the steaks with sautéed onions or mushrooms. The grilled beef pairs nicely with simple sides such as smashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.

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"Delicious, tender and juicy." —Renae Wilson

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons kosher salt
See Also
The Butcher's Guide to Filet Mignon
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
4 3-ounce filets mignon steaks, each about 1 3/4 inches thick
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or avocado oil

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
Preheat the grill to high heat.
Combine the salt and black pepper in a bowl and rub onto both sides of the steaks.
Oil the grill grates using a high smoke point oil, like grapeseed or avocado oil; add 1 tablespoon oil to a folded paper towel, and using a pair of tongs, rub the oiled towel over the grates.
Place the steaks on the grill.
Cook the steaks 5 to 6 minutes per side or until they almost reach the preferred doneness, up to 9 minutes per side for well done. (The meat will continue to cook as it rests.)
Remove from the grill and let the steaks rest for 5 minutes under foil.
Plate with your favorite sides and a sauce or butter and enjoy.

How to Cook a Filet Mignon Just Right

Filet mignon is an expensive cut of meat, so you want to make sure you are cooking it properly and to your liking. The best way to test for doneness is to use a meat thermometer, inserting it into the thickest part of the steak (without letting the probe touch the grill grates) as you are approaching the end of the cooking time.

Remember that the meat will continue to cook as it rests, so it's best to remove it from the grill a little under the desired temperature; if you want it medium, you should pull it off the grill between 140 F and 145 F and then let it rest; it will continue to cook.

If you are finding that the outside is getting too dark, but the inside isn't done, move the steaks to the side of the grill where the temperature is lower and cook for a few minutes more, checking the temperature every so often.

How to Store Grilled Filet Mignon

Grilled filet mignon will keep in the fridge, well wrapped and/or covered, for three to four days. You can reheat it in a cast-iron pan over medium heat with a little bit of oil or butter, or wrap it in foil and reheat it in the oven (350 F) for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how thickly it's sliced.

Leftover grilled filet mignon is also a great choice for lunch the next day, using it in a salad or stuffing it in a sandwich.

The Secret To a Juicy Steak Is Letting It Rest

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
260	Calories
18g	Fat
1g	Carbs
23g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 1104mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 294mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

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grilled filet mignon
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