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Cast-Iron Hard-Seared Beef Filet Mignon with Zucchini Ribbons
A thick filet mignon given a forceful cast-iron sear, paired with lightly wilted zucchini ribbons. A dinner idea with ingredients and cooking steps in one place.
≈ 156 kcal/100 g · ≈ 582 kcal/serving
35 minMediumFusion
For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart↗
Ingredients
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Beef filet mignon180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Zucchini180 g
Cooking oil12 g
Salt1.5 g
Black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Cast-iron skillet
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Vegetable peeler
Directions
01
Pat the filet mignon dry with a paper towel.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Pat dry
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Season the steak evenly with the salt and pepper.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick; Salt — 1.5 g; Black pepper — 0.3 g
Action
Season
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
03
Peel the zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons.
Products
Zucchini — 180 g
Action
Peel
Time
4 min
Temperature
Room temperature
04
Heat half the oil in the cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Products
Cooking oil — 12 g
Action
Heat
Time
2 min
Temperature
Medium heat
05
Wilt the zucchini ribbons until just tender.
Products
Zucchini — 180 g
Action
Wilt
Time
3 min
Temperature
Medium heat
06
Transfer the zucchini ribbons to the serving plate.
Products
Zucchini — 180 g
Action
Transfer
Time
1 min
Temperature
Warm
07
Heat the remaining oil in the cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
Products
Cooking oil — 12 g
Action
Heat
Time
3 min
Temperature
High heat
08
Press the steak into the skillet and hard-sear the first side for 2 minutes.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Hard-sear
Time
2 min
Temperature
High heat
09
Turn the steak and hard-sear the second side for 2 minutes.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Hard-sear
Time
2 min
Temperature
High heat
10
Turn the steak every 30 seconds until its center reaches 145°F/63°C.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Finish
Time
8 min
Temperature
145°F/63°C internal temperature
11
Rest the steak for 7 minutes on the cutting board.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Rest
Time
7 min
Temperature
Warm
12
Carve the rested steak into thick slices.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 180 g · 1 boneless steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Carve
Time
2 min
Temperature
Warm
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