Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Recipe

Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Recipe

This grilled Filet Mignon steak recipe will teach you how to cook the perfect steak without having to rely on timers or thermometers. The recipe is more of a grill guide rather than relying on sauces or rubs, as the flavor and tenderness of the meat is the true star of the show!

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Ingredients:
Filet Mignon steaks the thickness only dictates cooking times.
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked black pepper

Directions:
1. Let steaks sit at room temperature for 30-minutes.
2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels.
3. Heat grill to 450-550 F.
4. Season steaks with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
5. Follow the grill guide below for the proper cooking time.
6. Once the steak is off the grill, let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

Filet Mignon Grill Guide:
3/4-inch steaks
Rare- 4-5 minutes (120F)
Medium Rare- 5-6 minutes (130F)
Medium- 6-8 minutes (140F)
Medium Well- 8-10 minutes (150F)
Well Done- 10-12 minutes (155F)

1-inch steaks
Rare- 5-6 minutes (120F)
Medium Rare- 6-8 minutes (130F)
Medium- 8-9 minutes (140F)
Medium Well- 9-10 minutes (150F)
Well Done- 10-12 minutes (155F)

1 1/4-inch steaks
Rare- 7-8 minutes (120F)
Medium Rare- 8-9 minutes (130F)
Medium- 9-10 minutes (140F)
Medium Well- 10-11 minutes (150F)
Well Done- 11-12 minutes (155F)

1 1/2-inch steaks
Rare- 8-12 minutes (120F)
Medium Rare- 10-14 minutes (130F)
Medium- 15-19 minutes (140F)
Medium Well- 17-21 minutes (150F)
Well Done- 22-26 minutes (155F)

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
This grilled filet mignon steak recipe has rich flavors from the meat that need to go with a good hearty wine. A good Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect accompaniment to this dish. The robust flavors of the meat will pair well with a heavier red wine, as the earth notes and slight oak of a good Cabernet Sauvignon will only enhance the flavors of the Filet Mignon. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Cabernet Sauvignon wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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