Filet Mignon with Herb Butter

The Best Way to Cook a Filet Mignon

The best way to cook filet mignon is a combination of pan searing first in a cast iron pan, then transferring to the oven to finish

— and it’s much easier than you’d think.

Cooked correctly, beef filet mignon tastes like the most tender steak you’ve ever had.

It has a mild flavor, minimal marbling, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Servings: 4
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Ingredients

• 4 8-oz Filet mignon steaks (at room temperature)

• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (softened, divided)

• 1/2 tbsp Fresh rosemary

• 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme

• 1 clove Garlic (minced)

• 2 tsp Sea salt

• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Directions

1. Add all the spices to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

3. Rub each side of the brisket with 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the barbecue seasoning. Place the brisket fat side up in a large Dutch oven or braising pan.

4. Add the potatoes and onions to the pot with the brisket. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add the Guinness.

6. Cover and bake for 3 and 1/2 hours.

7. Serve with a drizzle of the braising liquid.

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Give it a try. Let me know how it turned out for ya!

Cheers,

Jim

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