10 Garlic Clove Filet Mignon Steak

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!

Cooking filet mignon has never been so simple! There are many ways you can cook steak, like pan searing this flank steak stir fry, but grilling filet mignon is by far my favorite cut and method. I understand that it’s an expensive piece of meat, but it’s so dang 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.

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:

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.

Cooking Filet Mignon

• First, you’ll want to place each steak into a 8×8 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.

• 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 Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese pairs really well with this filet mignon recipe.

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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 6 votes

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Amanda Mason

Ingredients

• 4 filet mignon steaks, 6-8 ounces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 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.

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.