Cooking filet mignon is easier than you think.
The first step of how to cook filet mignon: Put theslow cookerand stew pot away.
The best method for how to cook filet mignon is quickly with direct heat.
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Opt for cooking methods such asbroiling, grilling, andpan-frying.
In general, filet mignon tastes best at medium-rare to medium doneness.
One to 112 inches is the best filet mignon thickness to get a juicy result.
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Turn once during grilling time as determined by the thickness of your filet mignon steak and your desired doneness.
Read on for our Test Kitchen’s best method including a flavorful pan sauce.
Place a tablespoon of the butter on the filet after the standing time and just before serving.
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What Is Filet Mignon?
A filet mignon, then, is a “dainty filet.”
It’s pronounced fih-LAY meen-YAWN.
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A filet mignon is cut from the tenderloin in the middle of the animal’s back.
However, you could use beef filet mignon andbeef tenderloinsteaks cut from other parts of the tenderloin interchangeably.
Note that what you gain in tenderness, you lose a bit in flavor.
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The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.
That’s why tenderloin steaks are often served with sauces, toppings, or pan juices.
Steakhouses also often servebeef tenderloin steaks wrapped in baconto keep them moist while cooking and add meaty flavor.
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