When grilling a petite tender, you don't want to go past medium doneness. On a coal grill, it will take about 14 to 18 minutes to reach medium-rare, and about a minute or so more for gas.

“Filet mignon is a safe bet for us because we can put cream sauce on it, I can serve it as steak or au poivre (a French pepper sauce), I can do a six-ounce, an eight ounce, a 12-ounce,” Burke ...

Summer is grilling season, and this year, we're throwing everything from crab cakes to grilled peppadews on the barbecue. But when it comes to meat, you don't have to limit your time cooking outdoors ...

How to prep a filet mignon Prepping a filet is simple. First, remove the steak from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring the meat up to room temperature.

In the market for a special but simple meal? We suggest filet mignon, seared in a grill pan or skillet and topped with a luscious compound butter that you stir together in less than five minutes ...

Preparation. Step 1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Brush steaks with oil; season with salt and pepper.

Here it is: Filet mignon isn’t just the most overrated steak or cut of meat. It’s the most overrated and overhyped dish in dining history. I apologize if you just choked on your steak.