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    Home » Entrees » Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter

    Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter

    Published: Dec 9, 2017 · Modified: Oct 17, 2021 by Wendie · 70 Comments

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    This Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter is easy and tastes absolutely phenomenal! Tender, juicy, and seared to perfection.

    Filet mignon in a cast iron skillet.


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    This Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter absolutely melts in your mouth. Cooking it in a hot pan like my Pan Seared Rib Eye and finishing it in the oven will give you the best filet mignon you ever had. So easy to do, super tender, flavorful, and delicious with a side of my Roasted Parmesan Broccoli!

    Why this recipe works

    Learn how to cook this elegant main course option from home. With just a little bit of patience and a few simple ingredients, you'll have a perfect steak that will get rave reviews like my Beef Ribeye Roast.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Ingredients needed for this recipe.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Learn how to cook this elegant main course option from home. Just a little bit of patience and a few simple ingredients you'll have a perfect steak that will get rave reviews.
    • Olive oil- you want to use a high smoke point oil, avocado oil is also great.
    • Salt- kosher salt is best.
    • Black pepper- Fresh cracked black pepper is my favorite.
    • Butter- I like salted butter for this one.
    • Garlic cloves-Use fresh garlic.

    How to make this recipe

    Garlic herb butter ingredients mixed together in a bowl.
    • Step 1- In a small bowl add the softened stick of butter, garlic and fresh herbs.
    • Step 2- Mix until well combined.
    Garlic herb butter rolled up in plastic wrap.
    • Step 4-Place butter in a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log, place in the refigerator until ready to use.
    Raw steak on a cutting board.
    • Step 5-Let the steaks come to room temp for about 30 minutes. Season both side generously with salt and pepper.
    • Step 6- Cook until desired doneness and let rest 5 minutes.
    Filet mignon on a plate with mashed potatoes and herb butter on top.

    Recipe Tips

    • I recommend using fresh herbs but dried herbs will work too
    • Make sure you let your beef tenderloin come to room temperature before placing it in a hot skillet.
    • Use a safe cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet to get the highest heat for the searing and forming the best crust.
    • Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    • Your steak will continue to cook and the temperature will rise about another 5 degrees as it rest.
    • The size of the steak will change the cooking time. Thinner steaks will cook much faster.
    A slice has brrn cut down the mddle of the steak.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What is filet mignon?

    It's a steak that's cut from the tenderloin. Beef tenderloin is the most tender cut of beef. It can range in all different thicknesses. The best way to cook a filet is in a hot pan and often finished in the oven.

    What is garlic herb butter?

    The garlic butter is such a perfect combo to top this filet off with. You could use half of the butter, depending on how many steaks you make. Or make my Compound butter and freeze it so you always have it on hand. So many endless possibilities with what you can add to this butter to make it even more delicious!

    What if I dont have an oven-safe skillet?

    Use the best skillet you have to achieve the pan-seared effect and then transfer the steak to an oven-safe baking dish to finish cooking.

    How do you store and reheat leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat: Cut the steak into slices and heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of plain butter and cook just until heated through.

    How do I know when my steak is done?

    I highly recommend using a digital meat thermometer to know when you've reached your desired doneness.

    Rare - 120-125F
    medium rare - 130-135F
    medium - 140-145F,
    medium well - 150-155F
    well done - 160-165F

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    Filet mignon on a plate with mashed potatoes and herb butter on top.

    Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter

    Wendie
    This Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter is easy and taste absolutely phenomenal!
    4.44 from 310 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 951 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2-4 8-ounce Filet Mignon steaks, about 1 1/2 inch thick
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • fresh ground pepper
    • fresh chopped parsley

    For the Garlic Herb Butter

    • 1/2 cup butter softened
    • 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    • 2 garlic cloves minced

    Instructions
     

    • Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
    • Heat a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet on high heat add olive oil and butter, once butter is melted and done foaming add steaks. Cook for 2 minutes then flip and cook another 2 minutes, this gives the Filets a nice brown sear. Place pan in the oven and cook for 7-8 minutes or until desired doneness. Using a meat thermometer you can check the temp. Rare - 120-125F, medium rare - 130-135F, medium - 140-145F, medium well - 150-155F and well done - 160-165F.

    For the Butter

    • In a small bowl add butter, herbs, and garlic and mix until combined. Place mixed butter on a piece of plastic wrap roll and twist the ends. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
    • Remove the skillet from the oven and add the garlic herb butter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve garnish with fresh parsley and pan juices.

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    Notes

    I recommend using fresh herbs but dried herbs will work too
    Make sure you let your beef tenderloin come to room temperature before placing it in a hot skillet.
    Use a safe cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet to get the highest heat for the searing and forming the best crust.
    Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingsCalories: 951kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 61gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 304mgSodium: 641mgFiber: 1g
    Keyword filet mignon, steak
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    1. Wendie

      November 18, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      Yay shelley 🙂

    2. Shelley

      November 18, 2022 at 5:33 am

      This was my first time making a filet mignon & it was surprisingly easy & so very tasty. I would have taken a picture, but we ate it too fast.Thanks for a great recipe

    3. Wendie

      August 14, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      The recipe is at the bottom of this post. There is a jump-to recipe button at the top for your convenience.

    4. ldr

      August 14, 2022 at 3:23 pm

      how long in oven and what temperature broil, 400 setting?

    5. Wendie

      January 02, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      So happy you loved it Michele, Happy New Year. 🙂

    6. Michele Chesser

      January 02, 2022 at 1:06 am

      Made this for new years day dinner. The filet MELT IN your mouth. Used the cast iron bring pan. Filets from whom foods.

    7. Wendie

      June 21, 2021 at 4:01 am

      Yes, you can totally leave it out. Fresh parsley would be another fresh herb that can be added.

    8. Cynthia R.

      June 20, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      This looks delightful but I hate the taste of rosemary..can it be omitted or what can I substitute it with?

    9. Wendie

      May 17, 2021 at 3:28 am

      Fantastic Liz 🙂

    10. Liz M

      May 17, 2021 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      Hot Dog this was good! I loved the ease of quick searing, then throwing whole pan in oven. Used Costco Filet Mignon, accompanied by garlic butter sautéed mushrooms.... Phenomenal 😋

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