Cast Iron Filet Mignon - The Seasoned Mom

What We're Eating Updated Dec 14, 2024 27 comments Skip the pricey steakhouse, and instead learn how to cook filet mignon in a cast iron skillet! Each piece of steak has a perfect sear on the outside and a beautiful, tender, pink center. A dollop of garlic herbed butter is a decadent and flavorful finishing touch. If you love cooking with cast iron, be sure to try this Southern cornbread, a skillet of blackened chicken, and these pan-fried pork chops, too! These cooking instructions were perfect. Loved the idea of butter with seasonings. It really added to flavor. I had 4 pieces and two were not as thick. Took them out of oven after 3 minutes and they were perfect at 135 degrees. Put the other two pieces back in for one more minute and they came out perfect also. Thank you! Cast iron filet mignon is the ultimate date-night or special occasion meal! Best of all, it’s very quick and easy. You’ll find detailed directions in the recipe card below, but here’s the overview: Pair the decadent steak with garlic mashed potatoes or classic baked potatoes, a French baguette, a wedge salad, oven-roasted brussels sprouts with bacon, baked ratatouille, a sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, green beans with bacon, oven roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, sauteed spinach, or creamed spinach. Thank you for the perfect instructions on how to cook filets in an iron skillet. We were gifted some nice steaks and I didn’t want to screw them up, and they turned out perfectly! (I seldom cook beef). Many Thanks! 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins 50 minutes mins 10 hours hrs 40 minutes mins Did you make this recipe? If you enjoyed this recipe, please leave a comment with a 5-star review at the bottom of the post. Thank you! This recipe was originally published in February, 2021. The photos were updated in July, 2024. Hey, I’m Blair! Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking! Read More Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thank you for the perfect instructions on how to cook filets in an iron skillet. We were gifted some nice steaks and I didn’t want to screw them up, and they turned out perfectly! (I seldom cook beef). Many Thanks! Wonderful! Thanks, Deb! This recipe worked incredibly well for me. Finally, the perfect medium-rare steak! We’re so happy to hear this, Marie! This recipe was !! I will definitely make again. I finished with a little blue cheese on the top as they were resting. Thank you! So glad to hear that, JoAnne! Thank you! This recipe was one hundred percent!!!! I will definitely make again. I finished the steaks with some bluecheese. Thank you! Thank you!!! The blue cheese is a perfect finishing touch! These cooking instuctions were perfect. Loved the idea of butter with seasonings. It really added to flavor. I had 4 pieces and two were not as thick. Took them out of oven after 3 minutes and they were perfect at 135 degrees. Put the other two pieces back in for one more minute and they came out perfect also. Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Blake! Thank you for trying it out and taking the time to leave feedback. I’ve only cooked steak a handful of times. Followed this recipe and could not believe a steak this delicious could come from my own kitchen!! Thank you! Yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Sarah. Thank you! Spot on with your times and temp! Send me more recipes! Thank you, Teresa! You can sign up for our emails at the very top or bottom of any page to have recipes delivered to your inbox. Thanks for this recipe. I tried it last night, and my wife loved it! We live north of Toronto, and its’ a little cold to barbecue outside. So, this “iron skillet” method worked great. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Stephen! Thank you for trying it out and taking the time to leave a review. Perfection! My family was super impressed. Instructions were easy to follow and turned out exactly as expected. Thank you! Served with steamed broccoli and garlic and herb butter mashed potatoes. Thank you, Stacey! We’re so glad it turned out well for you. Sounds like a great dinner! I very much appreciate how easy you made this! We’re so glad! Thank you for trying it out. It turned out excellent. I didn’t use rosemary as I’m very allergic to it and was very light on the parsley. I baked sweet potatoes and made steamed fresh organic spinach with salted garlic in butter. The meal is for someone specials birthday. Everyone will love it. Thank you, CC. That sounds like a perfect meal! Always delicious, every single time. My go to recipe for filet mignon. Thank you, Dawn! Comes out perfect every time! Restaurant quality. Wonderful! Thank you so much, Alisa! Hey, I'm Blair Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s Southern, country-style cooking! ©2025 The Seasoned Mom. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy • Accessibility Statement • Website Terms of Use