How To Grill Filet Mignon

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by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary

Whether you are grilling Tenderloin, Filet Mignon or simply a Filet, we understand it’s a bit nerve wracking being the one behind that grill.

How To Grill Filet Mignon

These gorgeous and expensive cuts of steaks can be a bit tricky.  Fear not, we are here to help you create the ultimate steak masterpiece.  Time to fire up the grill and get cooking!

 
Print Here:  Grilled Filet on the Weber Recipe

  • Yield: 2 Grilled Tenderloin Filets

  • Prep time: 5 Minutes

  • Cook time: 8-9 Minutes Per side, depending on doneness desired

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                               Prep Notes      

  • 2 each            Tenderloin Filets, PRIME                      10 oz steak

  • Taste              Rub A Dub, 5280 Culinary                                                          

  • As needed     Oil, Canolive                                               Canola/Olive Blend

  • Taste              Steak Butter                                                See Recipe Below 

Steak Butter Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                Prep Notes      

  • 2 sticks           Butter, Salted, Sweet Cream              Room Temp Softened

  • 2 Tbsp            Garlic, Crushed                                                     

  • 1 Tbsp            Rub a Dub, 5280 Culinary                   or to Taste

  • 2 Tbsp            Worcestershire Sauce     

  • 2 Tbsp            Parsley, Italian, Chopped                    Leaves Only

  • 1 Tbsp            Lemon Juice, Fresh         

Prep Directions:

  1. Add softened butter to a small mixing bowl
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine
  3. Place in a small ramekin for use, or roll in plastic wrap to make a butter roll

Cooking Notes:

  • For added smoke flavor, add a smoke tube or box with your favorite choice of wood

Cooking Directions:

Preparation:

  1. Take the steak out of the package and place onto a plate
  2. Allow to rest at room temp for 10 minutes
  3. Rub with a very light coat of the canolive oil
  4. Season the steak with Rub A Dub as heavy or as light as desired
  5. Be sure to season the steak on all sides
  6. Rest the stead and let the rub work for 10 minutes

Grilling:

  1. Open the Weber Grill, load your GrillGrates and ensure they are clean
  2. Light the Weber and adjust temp to 550 degrees
  3. Allow the grill and GrillGrates to heat up to temp, approx. 15 minutes
  4. Add smoke tube or smoker box if you want a nice addition of wood smoke
  5. Light the Weber and adjust temp to 550 degrees
  6. Allow the grill and GrillGrates to heat up to temp, approx. 15 minutes
  7. Add smoke tube or smoker box if you want a nice addition of wood smoke
  8. Sear the steak on the first side for 6-8 minutes (depending on desired doneness), rotate for cross marks if desired
  9. Carefully flip the steak and sear and finish the second side to your desired temp doneness
  10. STEAKS CARRY over cook, always pull your steak approx. 1 temp (5-7 degrees) under desired doneness and let it rest/finish to temp
  11. Remove steak from the grill when done, place onto a plate or cutting board and allow to rest
  12. Top with the Steak Butter if desired
  13. Refer to this link for proper cooking temps of meats, adjust as needed to fit your needs:  https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/kitchen/doneness.php

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Published: 1/30/2020