How to cook the BEST FILET MIGNON! Plus, bonus toppings!

[@Downshiftology]

Don't go out to a restaurant when you can make the BEST filet mignon at home! The only hard thing is deciding which topping? Which do you guys prefer?? xo - Lisa

[@biancabosch5372]

I would choose the herb butter!

[@gracematter]

My kitchen is a fine dining establishment too! 😊

[@gracematter]

I would be hard pressed to choose between those two options! 😋

[@main2333]

Gonna place herb butter topped with sauce

[@janelamb8549]

Thank you. My other favorite clean eating channel has pretty much stopped doing concentrated protein recipes. Bring on the meat!! Still enjoying your book!! Exception pork.

[@mikej1532]

Nice presentation!!! Whenever I visited restaurants in Europe, my favorite dish was usually Chateaubriand or Filet Mignon, which I always enjoyed with Sauce Béarnaise. It's so expensive in restaurants these days, so since I love cooking, my wife and I will have it at home for my birthday...now that's a treat!...

[@SF-cq6bg]

I followed your recipe for tenderloin adapted to a filet mignon cut x2 on Christmas Day & it was the absolute best!!!!! So glad you made this video & we’ll follow it next time!

[@Downshiftology]

How funny! Definitely let me know how this method compares to the other next time you make this recipe 😉

[@PurpleHaze4287]

I've used this recipe and it comes out delicious everytime so easy and very good!!!

[@rodneymcknight3767]

Made your wings last week and am going to cook both of these steaks this weekend. I am really enjoying your meals and "ology"! Thanks Lisa!

[@aaronbrownsound]

Just followed the guide and it turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing the delicious recipe.

[@TheSwissy4me]

Lisa, I have thoroughly enjoyed each and everyone of your recipes throughout the time you have been sharing your expertise. I just wanted to say thank you for your talents and your concise videos, recipes and book. This steak recipe looks Devine.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much for your kind words ❤️ Hope you continue to enjoy Downshiftology recipes to come.

[@alexanders.montes7131]

What a beautiful dish. Take care and God bless!

[@Teamzupko2020]

This recipe looks excellent! My wife's birthday is this coming week, and although we don't eat much red meat, I will try this method. Your time and temp tips look to enhance my otherwise meager cooking skills! Wish me luck!

[@main2333]

How did it go? Did she enjoy? Hope both of you had a nice time either way!

[@C-eq1tj]

This was the 2nd steak I’ve ever made. Mine was not as thick and it was done in the skillet. I sautéed onions and mushrooms in the pan. Topped with the herb butter as shown in video. Oh, so good!! Thank you.

[@Downshiftology]

Yay! Glad your filet mignon turned out perfectly with this recipe 😊

[@elizabethfierro4518]

Lisa, you are the best! Can’t wait to make this recipe. Thank you for your awesome videos. ❤

[@dawnroyston4315]

Made it tonight for Valentine’s Day! Exquisite!

[@nancymiller4678]

Properly cooked steak always looks so mouthwatering! We always sous vide steaks and sear on the grill to finish. Will have to try the compound butter or béarnaise sauce with it next time! Thank you so much!

[@Downshiftology]

Let me know how you like this version Nancy!

[@KiwiG2020]

I have been contemplating the sous vide for this reason. Perfect steak ❤ Not fussed about the other meats!

[@EMSpdx]

" I consider my kitchen a high end establishment!" THIS. THIS. THIS. When asked about my kitchen, I want to respond like this!

[@Downshiftology]

Haha, it definitely serves better-sourced food than 99% of restaurants. ;)

[@myhappynest6125]

Looking forward to my two beautiful filets for Valentine’s Day. I will use your technique. Thanks😍

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you and your partner enjoy this filet mignon recipe! ❤️

[@KitchenourDoctor]

Woww, mouthwatering dear. I really love to try your recipes. Selection of easily available ingredients and easy way of cooking showing your best cooking skills.thbs up dear.

[@rachelgustafson1207]

Oh my word!!! This looks so good!!!!❤

[@globetrotting2628]

Wow, I'm going to try this tomorrow night for Valentine's Day! Thank you for the recipe!

[@Downshiftology]

You are so welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

[@alanaltshuld]

OMG! My mouth is watering. Those filets look amazing!

[@Downshiftology]

So juicy and tender! 😉

[@satori2890]

The fast Hollendaise rocks! And nice herbed butter too!

[@ThuvarakaMahenthiran404]

Happy Valentine's Day Lisa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕

[@darcyferrigno]

Lisa, it is like you read my mind. I had my spouse pick up two beautiful filets today for valentine's day tomorrow (I will not brave the restaurant on that day). I think I am going with the compound butter with them. Again, you never dissapoint.

[@Downshiftology]

What a coincidence! I hope your filet mignon turns our perfectly with this method ❤️

[@jo-1988]

Very cool recipe! Thank you!)

[@teesheikh]

Going to definitely try this insha'Allah, looks amazing and easy. Thanks❤️

[@orenavinoam11]

Could you maybe make a guiding video for kitchen essentials? Appliance, pots, pans, everything. It would be great if it was aimed for a younger audience just starting to assemble their kitchen appliance and equipment... thanks a lot! I'm a young student and soon will be moving to my own apartment, I'd love to know what I need, what I don't need, depends on what I would want to cook, would be very helpful!

[@jackwebb437]

Agree. Never go to a restaurant to get the best. Only think do differently is I reverse sear. I first cook my filet to 125-130°F using a sous vide. Then I sear just like this video. Either way is great.

[@hansdampf4055]

Both variants are great. My favorite is number 2. I do the same for "arrosing" the meat with butter and aromatics. I find the "Bernaise" very successful. Really nice. At this point my tip for a vegan variant: Put 100 ml of soy milk in a high container. Then 200 ml of neutral vegetable oil on top. Then you dip in a hand blender and pull it up very slowly from bottom to top. The result is a wonderful cream, similar to "Miracle Whip". Now you can add more flavors such as mustard, lemon or, as here, tarragon as well as salt and pepper. Vegan, of course, related to the "Sauce Bernaise". It gets difficult with fillet.💖💖

[@gracegamboa1819]

I'm definitely making this tomorrow for valentines day dinner!

[@Downshiftology]

Be sure to tag me when you make it Grace! 😊

[@joeklein35]

I had some filets and, for some reason, when I grill them they come out flat and sort of dry (even at 125). This video was the first result when I searched a different way to do it and I was not familiar with your game. Made them last night and might have been the best steak I've ever had (even though I way prefer ribeyes). Thank you!

[@Downshiftology]

Wonderful! So happy to hear that!

[@blancalighthiser8930]

This looks absolutely gorgeous & I can’t wait to try this!Your videos are the best. Ty💜

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much Blanca! x

[@letsdoitgull2478]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video 💓💓💓

[@gracematter]

That is a thing of beauty!!!!

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use mushrooms or tofu or tempeh and vegan butter i never had filet mignon before perfect for my after office meals

[@Natashaskitchen]

Come to mama! Yum!!! Hang on, I’m coming over!

[@Downshiftology]

Happy to share a filet with you! ;)

[@jnantel13]

I'm a Bearnaise girl ! However your herb butter looks delicious !

[@lisagazzolo7796]

Love it!! As usual, the best food!❣️

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much Lisa!

[@anncoats4466]

I prefer the compound butter Lisa, and med rare like you. great job.

[@Downshiftology]

The compound butter is always a win with steak!

[@mariacasella6474]

Definitely making this!!!thank you Lisa ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to try this! Definitely will make dinner at home a bit more special ❤️

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

Thank you so much!!! This looks delicious! 😍😋 I love a good filet mignon!

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to try this one! ❤️

[@macfamily5693]

Lawry's seasoned salt and pepper is my favorite seasoning. Especially if you can smoke the filets in a smoker 225 degrees for around 40 min for meat temp of 125, pull the steaks, rest 6 minutes with butter on top. Wrap in thin cut bacon and torch or sear on cast iron also a nice touch.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for the tips! Sounds delicious 😊

[@n.a.3301]

Hi. Thank you for the mouth-watering recipe.😋😋 Just a little question: can "filet mignon" be a piece of beef, too? Because in French (yes, I am French), it only applies to a very specific piece of pork...

[@Downshiftology]

Yes, it's a beef filet mignon in the US. :)

[@rajjunginger7893]

Yum yum yum…. Just amazing!! 😋😋😋

[@geraldinebl]

It looks beautiful, thank you 😊

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy it! ❤️

[@lindamerrifield6285]

Wow! Awesome!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Linda!

[@Margogo94]

I LOVE Béarnaise, so easy pick 😄😍

[@araginimenon4797]

That looks so good! Will defined try this out lisa :))

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to try this filet mignon recipe! The results are so tender and juicy 😉

[@mariamabdelmalik8398]

Can’t wait to try!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you like it!

[@leighdebroize7473]

Looks delicious!

[@Downshiftology]

A perfect option when you're feeling for some steak right at home!

[@rgou58]

Can I make this without vinegar?

[@gloriaramirez7959]

Amazing! 😋

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

My favorite cut of beef!

[@elliejay-uk]

This looks very tasty I don’t eat beef myself but would cook it for others. I am interested though in how much an 8oz fillet would cost in the US. In the UK it could be as much as $25 per fillet at the butchers or market for a good quality fillet. Is this comparable?

[@Downshiftology]

That's about right! It can cost up to $30 to $45 per pound here.

[@racheljackson9762]

How long do you cook for medium well? Thank you

[@Downshiftology]

Remove at 140°F (about 8 to 9 minutes in the oven). The rested temp will be 145°F to 150°F! You can also find the full chart in the post 😉 downshiftology.com/recipes/filet-mignon/

[@racheljackson9762]

@@Downshiftology Thanks so very much.

[@StevenDornfeld]

About how long do you bake the filet for medium rare?

[@bradyvelvet9432]

This is mouth watering! ❤ 🥩👌

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to try this filet mignon!

[@russelljconquerslifehawkey]

I am really impressed with the sauce that you had made but me personally I enjoy steak with just salt and pepper before I cook It and just poor all the butter on it when I plate it

[@Mr_and_Mrs_Seiler]

Where did you get the Teragon leaves fresh like that?

[@anitas5817]

I don’t know where she got hers but grocery stores in the US have small packages of fresh herbs. You can get basil, dill, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, parsley, chives and a few others pretty much all the time. She shops mainly at Whole Foods but all my regular grocery stores have them.

[@quiltingtothenines4254]

Bearnaise, please ... medium rare with garlic mushrooms on the side.

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

Oh, yes!!

[@Downshiftology]

Gotta have the garlic mushrooms! 😉

[@karencayer2371]

I make the herb butter without salt?

[@Downshiftology]

You can remove the salt if you'd like!

[@mariacrape9778]

Can I use ghee for the sauce?

[@Downshiftology]

Yes, definitely!

[@katieford4083]

❤looks amazing ❤❤

[@Anita-wh4vr]

You are the best. For me the herb butter 🧈

[@Downshiftology]

The compound butter is the best! Here's the recipe 😊 downshiftology.com/recipes/herb-compound-butter/

[@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN]

Get Your iron, kids;)))❤

[@mackenmd]

Do you have a solution to drooling that won't stop ;-)

[@Downshiftology]

😂 Looks like you'll have to make this recipe for yourself!

[@alexmc6568]

Slick 👍🏻

[@cleaneatingfoodist]

I would TOTALLY rather make filet mignon at home!!

[@Downshiftology]

Sometimes homemade steak is so much better 😉

[@debanda4504]

1 & 2 yummy

[@Downshiftology]

It's always fun to have both options!

[@ermelinda2223]

Can you do one in the oven? A video about it? Please

[@Downshiftology]

For this recipe, I think a sear at the beginning is important to get that crust going. And then you finish it off in the oven 😉

[@ermelinda2223]

@@Downshiftology the exact times please? And temperature

[@heikeferdinandt7258]

❤❤❤

[@kimenglishman6008]

herbed butter

[@Downshiftology]

Always a great choice with steak! 😊

[@CC-iv7uj]

A little to pink for me. I prefer medium BUT it looks oh, so yummy! Thanks

[@Downshiftology]

I have different doneness levels you can refer to written in the post 😊

[@CC-iv7uj]

@Downshiftology YES I did see that, thank YOU! Love your channel and have your cookbook.

[@thegrumpypapa5549]

She rolled a butter joint.

[@rachidsalime2020]

🌹💯🌷👍💋❤️

[@C_C_SEA]

🏆💯🤤🖖

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!

[@marjaec]

I’m sorry but filet mignon looks so tuff as a meat in my opinion, I never had one but just looking at the way she cuts it open … what is pot roast made out of ? That stuff falls apart 😭

[@rehman451]

I like you

[@wiwingmargahayu6831]

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[@denbrick2]

HELLO LISA 😁👋 SOLD !!!!😂 COMPLETELY!!! 😂 NO DOUBT ABOUT IT !!!! ❤ 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ednapuckett1042]

Herbed butter