How to Cook a Perfect Filet Mignon - NoRecipeRequired.com

Watch me demonstrate the techniques for cooking the perfect filet mignon steak. It's one of my favorites and many of the techniques apply to all cuts of steak, but the lean filet does required some special attention.

[dragonflyhlr]

I watched this video several years ago and have been cooking steaks like this ever since.... Perfect EVERY single time! Thank you!

[ansoniaproductions]

Very responsibly handled. Hats off to you chef Dave.

[mike]

I made this tonight, exactly as specified.. and it was absolutely great. Thanks!

[ItsMe-ufst]

I love you! You're such a good teacher! Everything you've taught me so far has been delicious! Thank you!

[THEonlyFLAVE]

I've never "really" cooked before in my life. I would toss some stuff on the BBQ but really had no clue what I was doing. I decided to get some filet mignon and randomly thought to go on youtube to see how you're actually supposed to cook it. After following these steps, I was AMAZED that I cooked something that tasted so good. I'm hooked on cooking now haha! Thank you!

[WanderingFoxx]

Thank you, thank you! I followed your instructions to the letter and just made the PERFECT Christmas dinner. My mother said she didn't know how it could be any better. Awesome.

[intrepidfox]

I just made my steak according to your instructions and it is one of the best meals to ever come forth from my hands! And I'm a bachelor with NO cooking skills. They were delicious and not overdone or tough. Thank you thank you thank you!

[TimXJ]

The wife was away and doesn't eat meat. I relied on your video. Followed exactly. Perfect! I never cooked one.
Love your style - not obnoxious and nice and clear. Love the baby in the background. I think I'll subscribe.

[kathysabatino]

I have tried this 4 times and every time the steaks are PERFECT! Thank you for showing me how to cook a good steak.

[Windemere]

PERFECT!!  All these years of trying to cook the perfect filet on the grill?  Thank you so much!  This was the best steak I've ever and I made it!  

[SigShootermm]

Got me some filet mignon and tonite i'm trying this, Dave. Thanks for all your education on cooking. I have learned so much.

[jowandave]

Oh my God! My mother loved this! Seriously, we need more people like you my friend. Like!

[DaveBeaulieu]

Always a very hot oven...400 - 450. Time depends on how well done you like it. Mine is generally 3 - 4 minutes for med-rare.

[cookmatthewr]

Great video. I didn't catch the oven temperature in the video but I may have missed it. What type of pan is that? Is the room temperature suggestion really important? And is the amount of time of salt on the steak important to the searing as well? What if you salt longer than 20 minutes before or shorter etc...

Thanks in advance.

[DaveBeaulieu]

Hey Robert - So on the smoke...some in normal, and frankly I don't worry about it. But if the smoke alarm's are going off...just don't let the pan get quite as hot before you start cooking. On the well-done temperature...keep the high heat, just cook for less time. If you tried 5 minutes in the oven, try cutting that to 2 minutes. Less time = More rare.

[robertgeoffroy]

Hi Dave - great video, thanks for sharing. I cooked a filet tonight, and I'm wondering if I used too much oil - my kitchen, better yet...my whole house was completely smokey after searing for about 2 min on each side and then cooking in the oven. What do you suppose I'm doing wrong? I set the burner on high, got the oil really hot, seared for 2 min on each side and then baked in the oven for 5 min...then the steaks came out well done...at $17/lb, I don't want to keep making the same mistakes...

[charliecmo]

Great video, Dave! So only 6 minutes total for a 3 inch steak? (2 min. on each side and in oven @400 for 2min) Would I have to change the cooking time if I had 4 pieces of filet in the pan?

[dunsa]

I made this yesterday and it turned out PERFECT!! I don't like rosemary too much so left out that part.

[paulietanks]

Hi Dave, Nice trick with the thumb-forefinger/littlefinger trick. Someone else asked and I didn't see your answer, but what temp is the oven for that 2 minutes for cooking. Thanks, Paulie

[dbrendelsnd]

Made this today using your guide. Turned out great. Thanks!