5.0 from 9 votes
Cast Iron Filet Mignon
Imagine an exceptionally tender and juicy filet mignon steak seared to golden-brown perfection on a cast iron skillet... Once you try this cooking method, you won't look back!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 656 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs filet mignon steaks 1 1/2- 2 inch thickness
- 2 tbsp kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with a paper towel. Let the steaks rest at room temperature for about an hour.
- Season generously with salt and pepper
- Preheat a cast iron skillet on high heat until it's almost smoking. Drizzle the skillet with oil. Place the filet mignon in the pan.
- Let the filet cook for a few minutes on each side (3-6 minutes) to your preferred level of doneness, refer to the temperature guide above.
- Allow the steaks to rest for at least 10 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
656kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
3600mg
(150%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 3600mg | 150% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.