Description
This recipe elevates a classic filet mignon with a flavorful coffee crust and aromatic rosemary-garlic butter. It’s a surprisingly easy dish perfect for special occasions or a treat-yourself meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Beef Filet Mignon Steaks: Trim excess fat for searing.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Finely Ground Coffee: Espresso grind recommended, medium roast.
- 1 tbsp (12g) Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar.
- 1 tsp (5g) Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp (2g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp (2g) Smoked Paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (divided)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- Pinch Flaky Sea Salt (for garnish)
- Fresh Rosemary Sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Skillet: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and heat a heavy-bottomed skillet in the oven.
- Dry Steaks: Pat filet mignon steaks completely dry with paper towels.
- Make Coffee Rub: Combine coffee, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika in a dish.
- Apply Crust: Press coffee rub firmly onto both sides of steaks.
- Sear Steaks: Sear in hot skillet with olive oil for 2 minutes per side.
- Roast Steaks: Roast in oven for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare.
- Make Butter Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic and rosemary; whisk until fragrant.
- Rest Steaks: Let steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Plate and Garnish: Top with butter sauce, flaky salt, and rosemary sprig.
Notes
Resting the steak is crucial for tenderness. A cast iron skillet is highly recommended for optimal searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sear & Roast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: steak,filet mignon,coffee crust,rosemary,garlic,beef,dinner,recipe