Confused on how to broil a filet mignon in my broiler?

Question

I am going to pan sear the filets first, then broil them in my broiler. I have a regular whirlpool oven, with the broiler "drawer" underneath. How do I use it? I know how to turn it on, but am I right that the regular oven remains off? Do I use a baking pan or just foil? Do I cover the steak with foil? I never did this before, any tips would be great. Do I flip the steaks and do both sides or it is hot enough to cook through?

Answer 1

♥ ♥ dont pan sear them first, turn the dial to broil, place them on a broiler pan, spray it with non stick spray , place the meat on the pan sprinkle with seasoning if desired, broil for about 3 minutes and then turn them over and sprinkle them again cook for a few more minutes depending on how well done you want them... dont cover with foil...if you dont have a broiler pan that is ok...♥ ♥

Answer 2

Well, you don't have to sear the meat first. I usually put a little olive oil on the meat, season it with your fav taste. Use aluminum foil lined pan for easier clean up. Do not cover with foil, you want a crispy crust. Broil about 5-7 minutes and then turn them over and another 5-7 minutes. Scrumptious. We are having Rib Eyes tonight!

Too add,....The broiler is hot enough to cook the meat through, however by turning it, you get the 'charbroil' on each side because the heat source comes from the top.

I am not sure what kind of oven you have, but test the broiler 1st and see if that is the only thing you need to turn on. If it starts getting hot, than your good, if not turn the oven on too. My broiler is actually in my oven.

Answer 3

Yes I think on your stove the oven is on when you use the broiler. Don't use a baking pan. Just put foil on top of your broiler pan. I use just a little bit of meat tenderizer on both sides. If you do this, sprinkle it on right before you put them in the broiler. I like my steaks medium rare (pink in the middle) so I broil 6 minutes on one side and 6 minutes on the other side. When you go to turn them cut in the middle to see if it is how you like it because you may not need a whole six minutes on the other side.

I like to make double baked potatoes with cheese and bacon bits on top when I have filet mignon. Happy New Year!

And I agree with the others about not pan searing them first, it's not necessary!

Answer 4

there are some oven baking sets. 2 nonstick trays, the one on top has holes in it. good idea to use aluminum foils in bottom one for easy cleaning.
top sheet (tray), the one with holes, you need to put the fillet. meat juice will drip in bottom tray and stake wont cook in its own juice.

it is very good to pan sear the fillet because it would let the juice stay inside. you will have juicy stake instead of dry.

In general the idea is to pan sear the fillet and bake it so the juice could drip down the tray.

I normally bake uncover at 400 for 20 minutes, then I turn on the broiler and move the tray to top rack for 5 minutes.
when changing from bake to broil is the time to turn the fillet, or butterfly it.

butterfly is :cut fillet from side so it is thinner, Open it up ., don't cut it all the way. Those who prefer well done stakes prefer this.

fillet is very soft, you can even prepare it with 5 minutes of marination. There are a lot of marinate sauces you can use.
add salt when you are serving. having salt in marinade, makes the meat hard.

I keep the fillet marinated up to a week in refrigerator. it is great 30 minutes meal. if you want to keep fillet marinated in refrigerator, make sure you have plenty of oil to cover the meat. Oil will let you keep it for a week. like olive oil or any other.

instead of buying one piece at time, buy the whole fillet. much less expensive. Once you cut it in portions, freeze them.
very easy to cut fillet in portions. if you watch how it is done once, you can easily do it.

Answer 5

You will do fine with that method. Depending on how thick the steak is, it may not be cooked to your husbands liking yet. If it is still too rare, do not leave it under the broiler, as it will burn on the outside. Instead, turn the oven down to about 450 and let it bake for a few minutes to finish. Make sure to take it off when it is just a little short of desired "doneness." Let the steak rest 3-4 minutes before serving. Oh, and I like to add a little granulated garlic to the rub along with the salt, pepper, and olive oil. Your husband will be thrilled. I know that I would be.

Answer 6

I usually wrap them in bacon(around the circumference)sear them in a oven proof skillet on all sides then just keep warm in the oven when they are done to your temp pref take out of pan and saute onion w/ olive oil until soft then throw in fresh spinach an add a little ck stock to deglaze the pan I like to serve with couscous
good luck