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Pan-seared beef filet mignon with zucchini
Pan-seared beef filet mignon served with tender, lightly browned zucchini. The steak remains the centerpiece, while the zucchini cooks in the same pan for a simple dinner.
≈ 129 kcal/100 g · ≈ 451 kcal/serving
30 minEasyFusion
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Ingredients
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Beef filet mignon170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Zucchini180 g
Cooking oil5 ml
Salt0.7 g
Black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Heavy skillet
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Directions
01
Pat the beef filet mignon dry with a paper towel.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Pat dry
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
02
Season the steak on all sides with salt and black pepper.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick; Salt — 0.7 g; Black pepper — 0.3 g
Action
Season
Time
1 min
Temperature
Room temperature
03
Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles immediately.
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No products at this step
Action
Heat
Time
3 min
Temperature
About 400°F / 205°C
04
Add the oil to the skillet.
Products
Cooking oil — 5 ml
Action
Add
Time
1 min
Temperature
Hot skillet
05
Place the steak in the skillet and sear the first side without moving it.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Sear
Time
3 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
06
Turn the steak with tongs and sear the second side.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Turn and sear
Time
3 min
Temperature
Medium-high heat
07
Cook the steak, turning once more if needed, until its center reaches 145°F / 63°C.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Cook to temperature
Time
4 min
Temperature
145°F / 63°C internal temperature
08
Transfer the steak to the cutting board and rest it.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick
Action
Rest
Time
5 min
Temperature
Warm
09
Add the zucchini to the skillet and sauté it until tender with lightly browned edges.
Products
Zucchini — 180 g
Action
Sauté
Time
6 min
Temperature
Medium heat
10
Serve the rested steak whole with the zucchini alongside.
Products
Beef filet mignon — 170 g · 1 steak, about 1½ inches thick; Zucchini — 180 g
Action
Serve
Time
1 min
Temperature
Warm
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