Filet Mignon is tender and juicy with a beautifully seared crust from cooking it in a hot cast iron skillet. It’s topped with homemade blue cheese butter and finished under the broiler for a rich, buttery steak that’s perfect for a special dinner.
Filet mignon is one of my go-to choices for a special occasion or date-night dinner at home. The cast iron skillet gives the steak that gorgeous crust, and the blue cheese butter makes it taste like something you’d order at a steakhouse.
Why I Love Filet Mignon
“I made this for date night, it was so good. We loved the blue cheese butter. 5 star meal for sure.”
Ingredients
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Filet Mignon – Use 6-ounce filets and bring them to room temperature before cooking.
- Salt & Pepper – Season both sides of the steaks to taste.
- Olive Oil – Helps create that beautiful seared crust in the cast iron skillet.
- Blue Cheese Butter – My homemade Blue Cheese Butter melts over the filet for a rich, creamy finish.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Filet Mignon
Season the Filets: Season both sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper.
Sear the Steaks: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until lightly smoking. Add the olive oil and sear the filets for 4 minutes per side, until a nice crust forms.
Add the Blue Cheese Butter: Top each filet with a slice of blue cheese butter. Broil on high for 2–3 minutes, until melted.
Rest and Serve: Let the filet mignon rest for 5 minutes before serving. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 130–135°F. Serve with extra melted blue cheese butter if desired. 🥩💙
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Bring the steaks to room temperature before cooking for more even results.
- Get the skillet very hot before adding the filets to create a good sear.
- Don’t move the steaks around while they’re searing so that crust can develop.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature without overcooking.
- Let the filet rest for 5 minutes before cutting so the juices stay in the meat.
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Filet Mignon in Cast Iron
Filet Mignon is seared in a cast iron skillet and topped with rich blue cheese butter for an easy steakhouse-style dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 6oz Filet Mignons, at room Temperature
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Season the filets on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron pan over high heat until lightly smoking.
- Add the olive oil to the pan and the filets.
- Sear the filets on both sides for 4 minutes, or until they have achieved a nice crust.
- Top each filet with a slice of the blue cheese butter and broil on high for 2-3 minutes or until the butter and blue cheese has melted. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving. (Internal temperature should be 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare, check notes for cooking times for other donenesses)
- Serve with more melted blue cheese butter on the side and enjoy!
Notes
For the best sear, make sure your cast iron skillet is very hot before adding the filets. Use a meat thermometer to cook the steaks to your preferred doneness.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 SteakAmount Per Serving: Calories: 282Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 47mgProtein: 23g
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