Filet mignon is a premium, very tender cut of meat taken from the tapered end of the beef tenderloin. It is often associated with luxury dining, prized for its exceptional tenderness. These Reddit users shared photos from the times they enjoyed filet mignon!
Homemade Filet Mignon with Brandy Mushroom Cream Sauce
Reddit user SirLuckey commented that the image he shared shows a homemade filet mignon with brandy mushroom cream sauce, parmesan Hasselback Gold potatoes, and slightly burnt Brussels sprouts. He also mentioned: “The sauce has chicken stock and has some black pepper also. The potatoes weren’t amazing. I for sure didn’t give them enough attention and they got a little dry.”
A Maryland Crab Cake, Filet Mignon, and Old Bay Fries
This dish, which Reddit user yumtacos enjoyed at ‘Stoney’s Seafood House Broomes Island’, features some beef, fish, and French fries. On the plate, there is a Maryland crab cake in the foreground, a filet mignon on the left, and Old Bay fries on the right. According to the user, his lunch tasted “really amazing.”
Homemade Filet Mignon
This filet mignon was prepared using Adam R’s method, specifically, Reddit user [borrado]’s technique of seasoning the cutting board instead of the meat itself. The person who posted the image noted that the meat was very tasty, though it had lost some of its juices. Finally, he mentioned that while there are better methods out there, this process is worth trying if you enjoy eating steak from time to time.
Filet Mignon over Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, and Shiitake Mushrooms
This combination of filet mignon with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and shiitake mushrooms could be eaten separately, but Reddit user MelD85 mentioned: “You could deconstruct, but I kind of like the taters on everything.” Additionally, he revealed that the sauce is hollandaise.
Homemade Filet Mignon and Mac and Cheese
Reddit user Isal1 revealed that she used the basting butter intended for the steak and mixed it into the Mac and cheese she had already prepared. She also noted that, while the process didn’t result in a healthy meat dish, it was delicious. A reply from user svmwvru expressed: “Never thought to do this since I usually make the steak while mac is in the oven. Great tip, will be sure to try it.”
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Sous Vide Filet Mignon with a Hassle Back Potato
Reddit user gacattac revealed that it was the first time she had tried preparing this dish, and that it turned out very well. She also added: “I usually do roasted potatoes or mashed with steak but was just looking around and saw those and figured I would give them a try. I think I can definitely tweak it going forward.”
Homemade Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Sauce
Reddit user HighbrowUsername stated that the filet mignon features a blue cheese sauce and is accompanied by crispy potato stacks. Regarding the dish, she revealed: “I used a mandolin to make the crispy potatoes, I stacked them and cut off the edges to make squares, fanned them out while putting some pressure on them so they stick, and then dropped them in the fryer at 325°F for about 3-4 minutes.”
Filet Mignon over Garlic Sourdough with French Onion Soup
One of the secrets Reddit user [borrado] revealed is how he achieved that sear or crust on his fillet mignon: “I cooked it sous vide, cooled slightly while I setup fans blowing the smoke away from my apartment’s overzealous smoke detectors when using cast iron.” He also mentioned it was close enough of a reverse sear but it has the potential to be debated.
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Homemade Filet Mignon
Reddit user dizzy-bacon, who shared this image commented that the filet mignon was cooked using the reverse-sear method. Faced with numerous comments suggesting the meat was undercooked, the cook defended himself: “I cooked it the way I enjoy it. If you come to my house I’ll prepare it the way you prefer. That’s what cooking is about.”
Filet Mignon with Onion Rings
Reddit user Cake-enthusiast69 didn’t provide much information about the restaurant where he enjoyed this filet mignon with onion rings, but the user Kokibuchek mentioned how someone can make onion rings similar to those ones: “If you want to make them at home they are pretty easy. Just seasoned flour and onions, use buttermilk for extra crispiness.”
Homemade Filet Mignon with Sides
The filet mignon is accompanied by several side dishes, such as green asparagus cooked in a creamy sauce and sautéed sliced mushrooms. Reddit user daveosborne66 revealed that he cooked the meat at 133°F and seared it in a cast-iron skillet before the two-hour sous-vide process. He also added: “I preheated the cast iron pan with the burner on maximum until I knew the temperature was maxed out. Then, seared each side, and the ends, and tossed in a pat of butter.”
Filet Mignon with Roasted Potatoes
This filet mignon and roasted potato dish was prepared following a Serious Eats recipe designed to make the potatoes extra crispy, according to Reddit user culoosus. As for the steak, a reverse-sear method was used. He expressed: “I had to cook it on the grill over indirect heat, then searing it over direct heat while basting with butter and a bunch of thyme.”
Homemade Cast Iron Filet Mignon
Reddit user Weasel_cat shared that this filet mignon was cooked in a cast-iron skillet until it reached the desired medium-rare doneness. A reply from user MikeTheAmalgamator expressed: “Where’s the sear though? You must’ve cooked this on the lowest heat imaginable.” While user troy-buttsoup-barns mentioned: “Pan wasn’t hot enough. It looks like it’s been almost steamed.”
Filet Mignon with Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
To prepare this dish of meat with truffle mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, Reddit user esteemdestroy3r revealed that he only added a few drops of truffle oil because he couldn’t afford actual truffles. A reply from user Bubz01 expressed: “You only need a couple of drops of truffle oil but does it make steaks taste phenomenal.”
Homemade Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
The image shows a bacon-wrapped filet mignon. According to Reddit user bmd201 it was prepared by partially cooking the bacon first and then securing it around the filet with toothpicks. After tasting it, and pairing it with the fried shallots visible on the right, the user noted that it held up quite well, just long enough to snap the photo.
Filet Mignon with Herb Compound Butter
Reddit user [borrado] revealed that to cook this filet mignon with herb compound butter, he had to sear the meat for about 2 minutes on each side and then place it in the oven for around 3 minutes at 425°F. Furthermore, he referred to the butter as “compound” because of the method used, which involves mixing softened, unsalted butter with sweet or savory ingredients and shaping it into a log until firm.
Conclusion
For meat lovers, these meat cut could rank among the best dishes they will ever eat. From seemingly simple pairings with baked potatoes to mushroom sides, the meat can be complemented by a variety of foods. These Reddit users ventured to cook them at home and order these delicious dishes at restaurants.
