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If you equate filet mignon with fancy, it\u2019s probably because it\u2019s something you order at a celebratory dinner in a steakhouse or buy once a year for Valentine\u2019s Day. This small, extremely tender steak comes with a high price tag, so if you\u2019re cooking it at home, you want to make sure it\u2019s perfect when it\u2019s time to eat. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Here\u2019s our foolproof method for making a crusty-on-the-outside, fork-tender-on-the-inside steak that\u2019s finished with a garlic butter to melt and pool around it all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Ingredients You\u2019ll Need for Filet Mignon<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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What\u2019s the Best Way to Cook Filet Mignon?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The answer for perfectly cooked filet mignon lies in a process called the reverse sear. <\/strong>Pioneered by J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt when he was at Cook\u2019s Illustrated, the reverse sear method<\/a> is the opposite of how steaks are traditionally cooked. Instead of searing over high heat and then finishing the cooking in the oven \u2014 which results in a gray band of meat around a pink center \u2014 the steaks are slowly and evenly cooked in a low-temperature oven until they are about fifteen degrees from your desired doneness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To finish cooking and get that tasty browned crust on the outside, the steaks are quickly seared in a super-hot pan, which also gives them the complex flavors and textures you crave. You\u2019re left with a perfectly medium-rare filet mignon that\u2019s beautifully burnished on the outside but evenly pink on the inside. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Cut of Steak Is Filet Mignon?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Filet mignon are steaks cut from the smaller end of the tenderloin, <\/strong>and while it\u2019s the most tender part of the animal, it\u2019s also one of the smallest, thus the hefty price tag. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Filet mignon is free of any tough muscle, but it\u2019s also lean and doesn\u2019t have much fat. This means that it cooks extremely quickly, but can just as easily overcook and become dry and tough. Our technique ensures your pricey steak is cooked just the way you want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Long Do I Cook Filet Mignon?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The whole cook time is under about 30 minutes after I tweaked Lopez-Alt\u2019s method a little bit to ensure consistent results and a tasty crust. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Setting the oven at 275\u00baF slowly cooks the steaks evenly but fairly quickly \u2014 20 to 30 minutes. For searing afterward, a little extra oil and about a minute on each side produced a tasty dark-brown crust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Temperature Do I Cook Filet Mignon To?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Make sure you have an accurate thermometer, which is key to this cooking method. You\u2019ll use it to check the internal temperature of the steak to know when to take it out of the oven. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For medium rare, aim for about 115\u00b0F.<\/strong> If you\u2019d like the steak more rare or more well-cooked, add or subtract 10 degrees for each level of doneness. Remember that the steaks will continue cooking out of the oven and during the searing process and can go up to 10 degrees higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Do I Serve Filet Mignon?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Reverse-seared filet mignon is tender, juicy, and delicious, but it never hurts to gild the lily. While the steak\u2019s in the oven, make a simple garlic butter by mashing some garlic, parsley, butter, and salt together. Dollop this onto the just-seared steaks and watch magic happen as the butter melts and mingles with the meat, letting you dip each bite of steak into buttery heaven. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As for some sides to serve with filet mignon, here are some great ideas:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n