For the pink meat followers on the market, it’s arduous to discover a extra indulgent dish than a juicy filet mignon. Minimize from the slim finish (the tip) of a cow’s tenderloin, it’s lean with out a lot marbling or connective tissue, therefore its fork-tender outcomes.
Whereas the filet isn’t a big lower – in French, mignon means small – and most instances gained’t measure greater than 2 inches (5 centimeters) in diameter, it packs an enormous taste punch. For our recipe, we coat the steak in a mix of salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, dried thyme and parsley for that coveted crusty exterior and pink or pink inside. The fillet is then positioned in a roasting pan for a gradual 75- to 90-minute prepare dinner, adopted by a fast reverse-sear for two to three minutes on either side for a showstopping crust.
As soon as your steak is finished, you may make the meal much more decadent with a facet of tacky potato gratin or asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, plus a flowery pink wine. Wealthy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, you’re in for a treat-yourself meal!
