Perfect Valentine’s Day Filet Mignons for Two
By Chef Ollie Honderd
Looking to impress your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Learn how to cook them the *perfect* steaks!
For this recipe, we utilized grass-fed filet mignon from Hunter Cattle Company. This cooking method can be applied to many other cuts of meat as well – visit the Fresh Harvest shop to see beef cuts currently available. This recipe pairs perfectly with our Decadent Mashed Potatoes recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz Hunter Cattle filet mignons
- 2 Tbsp Grapeseed oil (or another neutral oil with a high smoke point)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Salted butter, optional (we recommend Sea Salt or Roasted Garlic, Basil & Parsley from Banner Butter)
Overview
Prep Time
30 minutes
Serves
2
Instructions
Step 1
Thaw steak in the fridge for 1-2 days prior to cooking.
Step 2
Remove steak from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Salt and pepper all sides generously.
Step 3
Use your best 12” frying pan over your biggest burner. Turn on your exhaust fan (it’s about to get a little smokey!).
Step 4
Pat steaks dry again! You want to make sure steaks are as dry as possible, which will prevent oil splatter and maximize browning.
Step 5
Turn heat on high. Let it get very hot!!
Step 6
Add 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil to pan. Swirl the oil carefully then add steaks.
Step 7
Cook for 3-4 minutes, swirling pan occasionally to ensure oil & fat are getting all sides of the steak.
Step 8
Flip and cook on the second side for an additional 3 minutes, until steak reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees.
Step 9
Remove from heat, let rest for 10 minutes with tented foil over the top.
Step 10
Slice steak and top with butter if desired.
Notes
- Use this recipe as a guide.
- Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.
- Taste test as you go.
- Have fun in the kitchen!
Let us know if you make this recipe! Tag your photos with #freshharvestga on Instagram.
