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Cast-Iron Filet Mignon and Crispy Onions
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Cast-Iron Filet Mignon and Crispy Onions

★★★★★ 4.4 (40 ratings)

A Cast-Iron Filet Mignon, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served and Crispy Onions.

Prep
24 min
Cook
36 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb filet mignon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 medium kosher salt
  • 1 lb coarse black pepper
  • a pinch olive oil
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the filet mignon generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the filet mignon and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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