Reverse Sear Filet Mignon
A perfectly cooked filet mignon can be achieved with an easy reverse sear method. This simple method delivers a beautiful brown crust, with a nice and evenly cooked steak from top to bottom.
Equipment
- Sheet pan
Ingredients
- 2 10oz filet mignon steaks about 1 ½ to 2 inches thick.
- kosher salt, to taste
- ground pepper, to taste
- avocado oil or any oil safe for cooking at high heat like canola oil.
Instructions
Oven Reverse Sear Method
- Prep the steaks. Remove the steaks from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Tie the middle of each steak with a kitchen twine if preferred for more even cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Season -Pat the steaks completely dry with paper towels. Generously season evenly with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Cook low and slow - place the steak on a roasting pan or sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven. Cook for about 20- 25 minutes, then flip your steak over and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches desired doneness. Medium-rare, cook to 120-125 Fahrenheit. Medium, cook to 130-135 Fahrenheit.Use a meat thermometer to check temperature for desired doneness. Insert into the thickest part of the steak.*See below tips for approximate cook times.
- Sear. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel. Heat a cast iron pan over high heat until smoking. Add oil. Sear the steaks for 1-2 min on each side, move the steak slightly on each side to spread the oil around and ensure a nice crust develops.
- Resting - after searing both sides, place the steak on a plate and let it rest for 5-8 minutes before cutting into and serving.
Grilling Reverse Sear Method (indirect heat)
- Prep the steaks. Remove the steaks from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Tie the middle of each steak with a kitchen twine if preferred for more even cooking.
- Preheat the grill to 200°F. The grill may fluctuate between 200-250°.
- Cook low and slow - Place steak on the grill over indirect heat and close the lid when cooking (either move the coals to one side and roast on the “cool” side, or for a gas grill turn one side off and the other side to low or medium low, and roast the steak on the “cool” side). Cook for about 20- 25 minutes, then flip your steak over and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches desired doneness. Medium-rare, cook to 120-125 Fahrenheit. Medium, cook to 130-135 Fahrenheit.Use a meat thermometer to check temperature for desired doneness. Insert into the thickest part of the steak. *See below tips for approximate cook times.
- Sear - Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel. Brush each side with oil. Set your heat on high and move the steak above the burner, searing with the lid open for 1-2 minutes per side. If you have a charcoal grill, move the steak above the coals and sear for 1-2 minutes, with the lid open.
- Rest - let the steaks rest for 5-8 minutes before serving.
Notes
*Nutritional information is an estimate only. Accuracy for nutritional information for recipes on this site is not guaranteed.
Reverse Sear Filet Mignon Cooking Times
(Times are approximate — always check with a meat thermometer.) 8 oz Filet – 1.75 inches thick
(Times are approximate — always check with a meat thermometer.) 8 oz Filet – 1.75 inches thick
- Medium-Rare: Stop roasting at 120–125°F → Roast ~35 min → Final temp after rest: 125–130°F
- Medium: Stop roasting at 130–135°F → Roast ~42 min → Final temp after rest: 135–140°F
- Medium-Rare: Stop roasting at 120–125°F → Roast ~35 min → Final temp after rest: 125–130°F
- Medium: Stop roasting at 130–135°F → Roast ~45 min → Final temp after rest: 135–140°F
- Medium-Rare: Stop roasting at 120–125°F → Roast ~40 min → Final temp after rest: 125–130°F
- Medium: Stop roasting at 130–135°F → Roast ~55 min → Final temp after rest: 135–140°F
Nutrition
Serving: 2filetsCalories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 50gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2326mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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