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Classic Pan-Seared Beef Filet Mignon with Zucchini
A straightforward skillet-seared filet mignon served with tender browned zucchini for a complete one-person dinner.
≈ 142 kcal/100 g · ≈ 543 kcal/serving
30 minEasyFusion
For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart↗
Ingredients
Units
Base quantities are stored for one person and recalculated automatically.
Beef filet mignon170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Zucchini200 g
Cooking oil10 g
Salt1.5 g
Black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Heavy skillet
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Directions
01
Pat the filet mignon dry with a paper towel.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Pat dry
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Season both sides of the steak with half the salt and all the pepper.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick; Salt — 1.5 g; Black pepper — 0.3 g
Action
Season
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
03
Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch rounds.
Products
Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Slice
Time
3 min
Temperature
Room temperature
04
Heat half the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
Products
Cooking oil — 10 g
Action
Heat
Time
2 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
05
Cook the zucchini until browned and tender, turning the rounds once.
Products
Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Sauté
Time
6 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
06
Transfer the zucchini to the serving plate.
Products
Zucchini — 200 g
Action
Transfer
Time
1 min
Temperature
Warm
07
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet until it shimmers.
Products
Cooking oil — 10 g
Action
Heat
Time
1 min
Temperature
High heat
08
Sear the filet mignon for 3 minutes on the first side.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Sear
Time
3 min
Temperature
High heat
09
Turn the steak and sear it for 3 minutes on the second side.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Sear
Time
3 min
Temperature
High heat
10
Cook the steak briefly on its edges until its center reaches 145°F/63°C.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Finish
Time
2 min
Temperature
145°F/63°C internal temperature
11
Rest the steak for 5 minutes on the plate.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1¼ inches thick
Action
Rest
Time
5 min
Temperature
Warm
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