Best Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Perfectly-cooked, tender filet mignon is done in less than 30 minutes, making it ideal for a date night-in!
- Prep Time: 00:10
- Cook Time: 00:18
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 1x
Ingredients
- 2, 6 ounce filet mignons
- 1 tablespoon ghee, avocado oil, or other high heat fat
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add the ghee to a large cast iron skillet, or other heavy-bottomed, oven-safe pan, over medium-high heat.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning blend, then when the skillet is hot, add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes, until browned, then flip.
- Transfer the steaks to the oven and cook for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare (135°F) doneness or 8-10 minutes for medium (140°F) doneness. Once the steak has reached your desired temperature, remove the steaks from the pan and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve!
Notes
The oven times listed above are for 2-inch-thick steaks. Doneness will vary based on the thickness of your steak.
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