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    Home » Recipes » Beef

    10 Garlic Clove Filet Mignon Steak

    Published: Mar 12, 2020 · Modified: May 30, 2025 by Amanda Mason · 31 Comments

    Yield 4
    Cook 30 minutes minutes
    Prep 15 minutes minutes
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    Garlic and rosemary seasoned steak served with grilled asparagus spears.
    Grilled filet mignon topped with chopped garlic and rosemary, served with asparagus.
    Garlic and rosemary seasoned steak served with grilled asparagus spears.
    Grilled filet mignon topped with chopped garlic and rosemary, served with asparagus.

    The perfect filet mignon every single time! Tender, juicy, and flavorful this is the best filet mignon steak recipe! Melt in your mouth delicious! Marinated in fresh garlic and rosemary, grilling filet mignon has never been so easy...or tasty!

    Grilled filet mignon topped with chopped garlic and rosemary, served with asparagus.

    Cooking filet mignon has never been so simple! There are many ways you can cook and marinate a steak. A good example is my grilled flank steak recipe. Pan searing is another quick and easy method and I used this technique in this flank steak stir fry. And this easy steak marinade only takes 10 minutes to prepare! But grilling is my favorite method to use when cooking steak. Grilled filet mignon is by far my favorite cut of meat and is incredibly flavorful. It's an expensive piece of meat, but it's so delicious and literally melts in your mouth.

    I just can't resist a good filet mignon steak, especially this recipe.

    Why is this the best filet mignon?

    • it's marinated in a flavored infused olive oil,
    • each piece of meat is topped with 10 cloves of chopped garlic,
    • fresh rosemary intensifies the flavor,
    • it's charred and grilled to perfection!

    It's so good that my husband refuses to order filet from a restaurant. He said my 10 garlic clove filet is the only filet mignon he will eat.

    Now, THAT'S a statement!

    Simple Ingredients

    In my opinion, a filet mignon steak should be juicy and full of flavor. And to be honest, you shouldn't have to add bunch of seasonings and marinades to make the flavor pop. You just need a couple of really simple ingredients to bring out the flavor.

    The ingredients should be simple because you don't want anything to take away from the taste of the meat. For the perfect filet mignon, all you need is a little bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary.

    Salt, garlic, fresh ground pepper, garlic, and rosemary on a red surface.

    What's Filet Mignon?

    It's a high quality boneless cut of meat that is incredibly tender. That's where the word "filet" comes from...it means boneless cut of meat. Filet mignon is cut from the tenderloin, which is located toward the front end of the cow.

    There are other cuts of meat that come from the middle and end of the tenderloin. This article explains the possibilities of the tenderloin, but for this recipe, we'll be focusing on the filet mignon.

    Marinating Steak

    I have 2 secrets for making the perfect filet mignon steak:

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    1. Buy a good quality cut of meat,

    2. Let these simple ingredients marinate the steaks for at least 24 hours.

    The marinating process is critical to ensure you get the full flavor from each ingredient. And let me tell you, this one is full of flavor! Let's talk garlic for a minute. Everyone knows that if you have a recipe that calls for garlic, you should double the garlic....well, I did that for you with this recipe so no need to double the garlic.

    But seriously, 10 cloves of garlic for each steak is pretty dang flavorful.

    3 filet steaks marinated in garlic and rosemary and olive oil.

    Cooking Filet Mignon

    • First, you'll want to place each steak into a 8x8 pyrex dish. Season each steak with salt and pepper and rub generously into each steak, front side only.
    • Pour the olive oil evenly onto the front of the steaks. Take a basting brush and rub the oil evenly onto all sides. While turning the steaks over, continue to brush the steaks with the olive oil, salt, and pepper from the bottom of the pyrex dish.
    • Finely chop the garlic and fresh rosemary and mix well in a small bowl.
    • Place the garlic and rosemary mixture on the top and press lightly into each steak. Cover the pyrex dish in plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
    Filet mignon marinated in chopped garlic with rosemary infused in olive oil
    • After the steak has marinated, take it out and uncover the dish. Let the steaks rest on the counter at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
    • Start the grill and let it get hot enough to where you can sear the steaks. Once hot enough, sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side.
      • NOTE: Some of your garlic rub will fall off at this point...it's ok!
    • Grill the steak to the desired internal temperature and then remove from the heat.

    Grilling Tips and Recipe Notes

    For the juiciest, tender and best filet mignon, here are some tips and techniques.

    • Don't be afraid to use an electronic temperature gauge when grilling. I love a good medium-rare steak and I get it perfect every time using my temperature gauge.
    • Use a high quality salt. I recommend using himalayan salt due to it being more natural and containing rich minerals.
    • I love using different flavor infused olive oils to really enhance the flavors. Rosemary infused olive oil is my favorite.
    • Rest the steak for 3-4 minutes after removing from the grill.

    Perfect Pairings

    I serve this one with a side of asparagus...I mean the grill is already going!  You might as well throw your asparagus on with the steak and grill those up, too! Or grilled green beans. YUM! And while we're grilling, this Grilled Corn with Cotija Cheese pairs really well with this filet mignon recipe.

    Garlic and rosemary seasoned steak served with grilled asparagus spears.

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    Garlic and rosemary seasoned steak served with grilled asparagus spears.

    10 Garlic Clove Marinated Grilled Filet

    Juicy, flavorful and super easy to prep and make, this 10 Garlic Clove Marinated Grilled Filet is perfect for that weekend when you want to grill! It's mouthwatering and so tender!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 234kcal
    Author: Amanda Mason

    Ingredients

    • 4 filet mignon steaks, 6-8 ounces
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 3 teaspoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

    Instructions

    • Place the steaks into a 8x8 pyrex dish.
    • Take the salt and pepper and rub generously into each steak, front side only.
    • Next, pour the extra-virgin olive oil evenly onto the front of the steaks. Take a basting brush and rub the oil evenly onto the sides. While turning the steaks over, continue to brush the steaks with the olive oil, salt and pepper from the bottom of the pyrex dish. Ensure the steaks are well saturated with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
    • In a small bowl, take the minced garlic and chopped rosemary and mix together.
    • Place the garlic and rosemary mixture on the top of each steak and press the mixture lightly into each steak.
    • Cover the pyrex dish in plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
    • After 24 hours, take your steak out and uncover the dish. Let the steaks rest on the counter at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
    • Start your grill and let it get hot enough to where you can sear your steaks. Once hot enough, sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side. NOTE: Some of your garlic rub will fall off at this point...it's ok!
    • Grill your steak to the desired internal temperature.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Some of your garlic rub will fall off at this point...it's ok!
    • Don't be afraid to use an electronic temperature gauge when grilling. I love a good medium-rare steak and I get it perfect every time using my temperature gauge.
    • Use a high quality salt. I recommend using himalayan salt due to it being more natural and containing rich minerals.
    • I love using different flavor infused olive oils to really enhance the flavors. Rosemary infused olive oil is my favorite.
    • Rest the steak for 3-4 minutes after removing from the grill.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Update Notes: This post was originally published in June 2016, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in March, 2020.

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    Hi! I'm Amanda, the founder and creator behind Recipes Worth Repeating! Simply put, I focus on creating delicious recipes for everyone. I offer variety. I offer convenience. I offer yumminess! And that's why people keep coming back. The recipes I create are absolutely worth repeating.

    Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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    1. Debrashoppeno5

      April 28, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      I love garlic so this is a must try recipe.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        April 29, 2018 at 9:32 pm

        This recipe is AMAZING! You will love it!

        Reply
    2. Noel Lizotte

      July 02, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      lol @ don't tell me how to make it, just keep making it! My husband says the same thing!! At least we know they like what we cook!

      Reply
    3. Matthew From Nomageddon

      July 02, 2016 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      I am in the camp that you can never have too much garlic. Will it ruin a first date with horrid breath? Will it keep Dracula at bay? If you answered yes to either of those questions then it's just barely enough garlic.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        July 02, 2016 at 6:10 am

        Ha Ha! Right!!?!

        Reply
    4. Tara | Deliciously Declassified

      July 02, 2016 at 5:21 am

      This looks SO GOOD. We've been grilling a lot, too, and this definitely needs to be added to our rotation! Will be giving this a try, thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        July 02, 2016 at 6:11 am

        Absolutely! Hope you love it!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      July 02, 2016 at 5:03 am

      Such a great looking steak! That marinade sounds amazing. It would definitely be perfect with your grilled corn.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        July 02, 2016 at 6:11 am

        Yes! Goes perfect with the corn actually! Enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Sara

      July 02, 2016 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      Um... Yum! This looks like a filet lovers dream come true!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        July 02, 2016 at 6:11 am

        Yes- true!!

        Reply
    7. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      July 02, 2016 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      Anything that has a ton of garlic makes me very happy. I just can't get enough of garlic!

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        July 02, 2016 at 6:12 am

        We can't either and garlic is a natural antibiotic so win win!!

        Reply
    8. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday

      June 27, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      My husband adores a good steak and I know he'd just love this. I love the abundance of garlic. One of my favourite ingredeints 🙂

      Reply
    9. Valentina

      June 27, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Wow. I can't even explain how utterly delicious this sounds and looks. Brilliant!

      Reply
    10. nicole

      June 27, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I can't get enough garlic!!! This looks unbelievable!! Especially made with filet! Yum!! 🙂 Pinning for later!

      Reply
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