These fork tender pan-seared filet mignon steaks have the perfect steakhouse peppercorn crust and pink medium rare center from the cast iron sear and oven finish. They are the perfect date night delight and pair perfectly with a red wine or brandy peppercorn sauce.
This Pan Seared Filet Mignon recipe has the perfect pan-seared peppercorn crust, garlic, herbs, and butter for an amazing steak night at home.
Ingredients
For the steaks
- ▢ 1 tbsp Peppercorns or 13 mesh ground black pepper
- ▢ 2 Filet mignons 4 to 6 ounces each
- ▢ 1 tsp Salt
- ▢ 1 tbsp Ooomami GirlCarnivore mushroom powder or any mushroom powder
For the in the pan
- ▢ 4 tbsp Butter divided
- ▢ 2 cloves Garlic smashed
- ▢ 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
Season the filet steaks
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Using a mortar and pestle, grind the peppercorns
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Season the filet mignon steaks with salt
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Let them sit for 45 minutes.
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Season the steaks with Ooomami mushroom powder and press them into the peppercorns to heavily coat each side, being sure to roll the steaks along the edges too to coat all sides.
Pan sear the filet mignon steaks
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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When the pan is hot, quickly swirl butter to coat the pan.
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As soon as the butter stops foaming, gently place the steaks into the pan.
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Allow them to cook for 2 to 3 minutes untouched.
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Flip the steaks and add the remaining butter, garlic, and rosemary to the pan and carefully transfer it to the oven.
Finish in the oven
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Cook the steaks 4 to 5 minutes longer until they reach an internal temperature of 125 degrees F.
Rest and Serve
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Remove from the pan and rest on a clean cutting board with a dollop of butter on each steak. See our notes about sauce below.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg