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Grilled Filet Mignon

Grilled Filet Mignon — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Ingredients

  • 4 ea. (20–28 oz) 1 inch-thick tenderloin steaks
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • ⅔ cup untreated mesquite chips, soaked in water 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat about 30 charcoal briquets in a large chimney starter. Once hot, disperse evenly around the bottom of the grill and toss in wood chips.
  2. 2
    Brush steaks with olive oil. Season both sides liberally with seasoning. Place on hottest part of grill and cook ½ minute. Rotate 90 degrees, and cook for another ½ minute. Flip and repeat 1 more time.
  3. 3
    Move steaks to a cooler part of grill and cook, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare.
  4. 4
    Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Grilling

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