Chef G. Garvin’s Grass-Fed Filet Mignon

Learn how to perfect Filet Mignon with this quick and easy recipe from G. Garvin Live, Episode 106!

Yields1 Serving
 4 6 oz. Filet Mignon
 1 tbsp Grapeseed Oil or other high-heat, neutral oil
 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
 3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
 1 Clove Garlic
 Coarse Salt, to taste
 Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1

On a cutting board, pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

2

Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C).

3

Generously season all sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper.

4

Heat a medium, cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add the grapeseed oil.

5

Once the oil beings to smoke, add the filet mignon to the pan.

6

Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes, until a crust has formed.

7

Use tongs to flip the steak over, then add the butter, rosemary, and garlic to the pan.

8

Tilt the pan and spoon the butter continuously over the steak for 2-3 minutes.

9

Transfer the pan to the oven for 7 minutes for a medium-rare steak.

10

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients

 4 6 oz. Filet Mignon
 1 tbsp Grapeseed Oil or other high-heat, neutral oil
 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
 3 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
 1 Clove Garlic
 Coarse Salt, to taste
 Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Directions

1

On a cutting board, pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

2

Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C).

3

Generously season all sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper.

4

Heat a medium, cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add the grapeseed oil.

5

Once the oil beings to smoke, add the filet mignon to the pan.

6

Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes, until a crust has formed.

7

Use tongs to flip the steak over, then add the butter, rosemary, and garlic to the pan.

8

Tilt the pan and spoon the butter continuously over the steak for 2-3 minutes.

9

Transfer the pan to the oven for 7 minutes for a medium-rare steak.

10

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Chef G. Garvin’s Grass-Fed Filet Mignon