Both Filet Mignon And Beef Tenderloin Are Best Cooked No Further Than Medium-Rare Given the leanness of tenderloin and filet ...

Filet mignon steaks are best when cooked in a screaming hot cast iron pan to develop a deliciously golden crust, then finished over lower heat until the internal temperature is medium-rare.

Flip and sear reverse, 2-5 minutes. Continue cooking, flipping frequently, until steaks reach desired doneness, about 6 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let ...

I tied my filet mignon to help the meat keep its shape ... until they reached an internal temperature of 120 degrees (for rare) or 125 degrees (for medium-rare). My steaks took about 10 minutes ...