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Beef Filet Mignon with Grilled Zucchini Half
A simple dinner of dry-brined boneless beef filet mignon grilled over high heat and served with a tender grilled zucchini half.
≈ 132 kcal/100 g · ≈ 475 kcal/serving
35 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 mignon180 g
zucchini180 g
salt1.5 g
cooking oil5 ml
black pepper0.3 g
Cookware and utensils
Gas or charcoal grill
Small plate
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting board
Directions
01
Pat the filet mignon dry.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
pat dry
Time
1 min
Temperature
cold
02
Sprinkle the filet mignon evenly with salt and place it on a small plate.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g; salt — 1.5 g
Action
salt
Time
1 min
Temperature
cold
03
Refrigerate the salted filet mignon uncovered for 20 minutes.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
dry-brine
Time
20 min
Temperature
refrigerator, 4°C or colder
04
Preheat the grill to high heat.
Products
No products at this step
Action
preheat
Time
8 min
Temperature
about 260°C
05
Brush the zucchini halves with oil and season them with pepper.
Products
zucchini — 180 g; cooking oil — 5 ml; black pepper — 0.3 g
Action
season
Time
1 min
Temperature
room temperature
06
Place the filet mignon and zucchini cut-side down on the hot grill.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g; zucchini — 180 g
Action
place
Time
1 min
Temperature
high heat, about 260°C
07
Grill the filet mignon for 3 minutes without moving it.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
grill
Time
3 min
Temperature
high heat, about 260°C
08
Turn the filet mignon and grill it for 3 minutes on the second side.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
turn
Time
3 min
Temperature
high heat, about 260°C
09
Turn the zucchini and grill it until tender.
Products
zucchini — 180 g
Action
grill
Time
5 min
Temperature
high heat, about 260°C
10
Check that the filet mignon reaches 63°C in the center
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
check temperature
Time
1 min
Temperature
safe internal temperature 63°C
11
remove it from the grill
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
check temperature
Time
1 min
Temperature
safe internal temperature 63°C
12
Rest the filet mignon for 5 minutes.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g
Action
rest
Time
5 min
Temperature
warm room temperature
13
Serve the filet mignon with the whole grilled zucchini half.
Products
beef filet mignon — 180 g; zucchini — 180 g
Action
serve
Time
1 min
Temperature
warm
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