Filet Mignon Recipe
Tender filet mignon served with garlic mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Filet Mignon
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Method
Filet Mignon
- 1
Prepare the Steaks
Remove filet mignon from the refrigerator and allow them to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps in even cooking.
- 2
Season the Steaks
Rub the filet mignon with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
- 4
Flip and Add Flavor
Flip the steaks and add butter, rosemary, and crushed garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for an additional 4 minutes for medium-rare, basting with the melted butter.
- 5
Rest the Steaks
Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 6
- 7
Prepare the Garlic
In the last 5 minutes of boiling, add the garlic cloves to the pot with the potatoes.
- 8
Mash the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Mix and Serve
Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste, then serve alongside the filet mignon.
