Filet mignon is the most tender cut of beef — and it deserves to be treated with care. This cast iron method gives you a perfectly caramelized crust with a melt-in-your-mouth center, all in under 20 minutes. Whether you're cooking for Mother's Day, an anniversary, or just a Tuesday that deserves to feel special, our SignaturePRIME Filet Mignon is the cut that makes the moment.
Ingredients
- 2 Chop Box Filet Mignon (6oz each)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
- Kosher salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Remove filets from packaging, pat dry, and season all sides with kosher salt and pepper. Rest at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add avocado oil. Sear filets 2 minutes per side without moving — you want a deep mahogany crust.
- Sear the edges briefly by holding each filet on its side with tongs, 30 seconds per edge.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme. Baste continuously for 1 minute.
- Transfer skillet to oven. Cook 4–6 minutes until internal temp reads 125°F (medium-rare).
- Rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Finish with flaky sea salt.
Chef's Tips
- Filet is lean — don't overcook it. Pull at 125°F and let carryover do the rest.
- The edge sear is the secret move most home cooks skip — it seals the whole steak.
- Compound butter (herb + garlic) melted on top at serving elevates this to steakhouse level.
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