Charcoal Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe
Hand cut, topped sautéed mushrooms, served with roasted red potatoes & fresh Haricot Vert (French Style Green Beans)
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Ingredients
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Steak
Sautéed Mushrooms (topping)
Roasted Red Potatoes
Haricot Vert (French Style Green Beans)
Finishing & Garnish
Method
Roasted Red Potatoes
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved/quartered red potatoes with 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp crushed rosemary, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Sautéed Mushrooms (topping)
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While potatoes roast, heat 1 tbs olive oil and 2 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams.
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Deglaze pan with 2 tbs dry white wine or beef stock, scraping up browned bits. Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes until wine is reduced and mushrooms are glossy. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
Haricot Vert (French Style Green Beans)
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Bring a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add haricot vert and blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp.
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Prepare an ice bath (bowl of ice water). Immediately transfer beans to ice bath to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry.
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In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, warm 1 tbs butter with 1 tsp olive oil. Add smashed garlic clove and cook briefly to flavor the fat (30 seconds), then remove and discard garlic.
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Charcoal Grilled Filet Mignon
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Remove filets from refrigerator 30–45 minutes before grilling to come to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt (approx. 1/2 tsp per side) and freshly ground black pepper.
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After searing, move filets to a cooler part of the grill (indirect heat) or reduce heat to medium. Continue grilling with lid closed until internal temperature reaches desired doneness: 120–125°F for rare, 125–130°F for medium-rare, 135–140°F for medium. This typically takes an additional 4–8 minutes depending on thickness. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center.
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During the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, top each filet with 1/2 tbs unsalted butter to melt over the steak. Remove filets from grill and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and rest 5–7 minutes.
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Season rested filets with a pinch of coarse sea salt before serving.
Plating & Serve
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Serve immediately while steak is warm and juicy.