Fancy Garlic Butter Filet Mignon

Name: Fancy Garlic Butter Filet Mignon
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (4-6 ounce) filet mignon steaks; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil, such as safflower oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, or peanut oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Beef Stove-Top Oven

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

We're just gonna admit it... cooking a steak can be a little intimidating. You have to do it just right for it to be, well, just right. Not to worry, our Fancy Garlic Butter Filet Mignon will make all of your fears disappear! The tender, juicy filet only takes a few steps and you'll get perfection that's worth every ounce of effort. And we actually mean a quick minute. Just season, brown, butter, and bake and you're on your way to a delicious, 5-star steak experience. You may not have the official chef's attire (or maybe you do), but either way, you will experience fine dining in no time with this Fancy Garlic Butter Filet Mignon. Have no fear... grab your favorite beverage and enjoy. You've got this!

Ingredients

4 (4-6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil, such as safflower oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, or peanut oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, smashed
4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions

Step 1 -Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 3 -Season the steaks with the salt and the black pepper on both sides.

Step 4 -In a cast iron skillet over high heat, heat the oil.

Step 5 -In a single layer, transfer the steaks to the oil and cook until they are browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 6 -Add the butter to the steaks and cook until it melts.

Step 7 -Add the garlic and the rosemary to the melted butter, stir to combine, and spoon over the steaks.

Step 8 -Insert an oven-safe instant thermometer into the thickest part of one of the steaks and bake until they reach an internal temperature of at least 135 degrees F for a medium-cooked steak.

Step 9 -Let the steaks rest until they reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F, about 5 minutes.

Step 10 -Spoon the pan drippings over the steak, plate, and serve immediately.

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