How to Cook Filet Mignon

Learn how to cook the best Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon, in just 3 steps. Make this elegant dish easily in your own kitchen to rival the high-end steak house meal!

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon

Sometimes the most intimidating dishes are the easiest to make. This Filet Mignon is a great example. The most tender cut of beef tenderloin is wrapped in bacon and cooked in under 10 minutes. The meat is tender and flavorful. If you want to make an impressive meal for a special occasion, filet mignon is the way to go. You will be amazed at how easy it is to make. Just season, sear on both sides and finish it in the oven.

Ingredients:

• filet mignon (beef tenderloin steaks)
• butter
• salt and pepper

How to cook filet mignon?

• Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Season steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat up a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add butter to the pan, let it melt slightly, and add steak. Sear for 2 minutes per side. Occasionally, baste it with melted butter.
• Place filet mignon in the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a cutting board or a plate. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving and slicing.

What to serve with filet mignon?

I find that a simple vegetable side is the best since it will let the steak be the star and shine. I chopped onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms and roasted them in the air fryer for 10 minutes. The flavors, especially the roasted mushrooms, were the perfect pairing. You can also serve filet mignon with sauteed spinach, roasted broccoli, or baked potatoes.

Filet mignon seasoning:

Keep it simple here. Salt and pepper are all you really need. Especially if the steak is wrapped in bacon.

Why is filet mignon so expensive?

This cut of meat is one of the most desirable, hence the price. It’s a small steak, made from the most tender part of beef tenderloin, the highest quality meat. Top of the crown.

How long do you cook filet mignon?

Filet mignon is a small lean steak so quick sear on the pan and then just a few minutes in the oven is all it needs. My steaks were 2″ thick. After 4 minutes total in the pan and 5 minutes in the oven, my steaks were medium-rare.

For medium rare the temperature of the steak should be 135 degrees F, for medium it should be at 145 degrees F.

You want to remove the meat from the oven while it’s still 5 degrees below the desired temperature as it will finish cooking while resting.

Tips for the best filet mignon:

• Let the steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking; you should not place cold meat on a hot pan.
• Keep it simple with seasoning; only salt and pepper are needed; let the meat shine.
• Make sure the pan is hot before adding butter and the steak; sear until nicely brown on both sides.
• Cook it only to medium or medium-rare for that melt-in-your-mouth texture and best flavor.
• Use a cast-iron skillet for the best results.
• Let the filet mignon sit for 5 minutes before serving; during cooking, the meat juices are pulled towards the surface, and resting after cooking will let the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

More beef recipes:

• Air Fryer Steak
• Instant Pot Corned Beef
• Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole
• Beef Stroganoff

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