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Dry-Brined Grilled Beef Filet Mignon with Zucchini Planks
A one-person dinner of dry-brined boneless beef filet mignon grilled over high heat and served with simple zucchini planks.
≈ 131 kcal/100 g · ≈ 495 kcal/serving
40 minMediumFusion
For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart↗
Ingredients
Units
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Beef filet mignon170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Zucchini200 g
Cooking oil5 ml
Salt3 g
Black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Gas or charcoal grill
Small bowl
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Directions
01
Pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Dry
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Coat the filet mignon evenly with half of the salt and refrigerate it uncovered for 20 minutes.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick; Salt — 3 g
Action
Dry-brine
Time
20 min
Temperature
Refrigerated, about 40°F (4°C)
03
Preheat the grill to high heat.
Products
No products at this step
Action
Preheat
Time
8 min
Temperature
About 500°F (260°C)
04
Brush the zucchini planks with oil and season them with the remaining salt and black pepper.
Products
Zucchini — 200 g; Cooking oil — 5 ml; Salt — 3 g; Black pepper — 0.3 g
Action
Season
Time
2 min
Temperature
Room temperature
05
Place the filet mignon and zucchini on the hot grill.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick; Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Place
Time
1 min
Temperature
High heat, about 500°F (260°C)
06
Grill the filet mignon for 4 minutes on the first side.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Grill
Time
4 min
Temperature
High heat, about 500°F (260°C)
07
Turn the filet mignon and grill it for 4 minutes on the second side.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Grill
Time
4 min
Temperature
High heat, about 500°F (260°C)
08
Turn the zucchini and grill it for 3 minutes on the second side.
Products
Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Grill
Time
3 min
Temperature
High heat, about 500°F (260°C)
09
Continue grilling the filet mignon until its center reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Finish
Time
2 min
Temperature
Final internal temperature 135°F (57°C)
10
Rest the filet mignon for 5 minutes
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick; Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Rest
Time
3 min
Temperature
Warm
11
serve it with the zucchini planks
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick; Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Rest
Time
3 min
Temperature
Warm
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