Charcoal Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe

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The fear of burning, drying, or otherwise ruining this fine cut of beef can cause even the most experienced grill chef to break out in hives. The reason for the stress is that this is an expensive cut of meat; the filet is cut from the tenderloin and the average cow only contains 4 to 6 pounds of it, hence the cost. But fear not, we will show you how to make this expensive cut of meat delicious.

There is no need to panic; filet mignon is such a prime cut of meat that it is very easy to grill a masterpiece, especially if you buy high quality and all-natural filets. However, before you even touch that steak, let’s look at what you should never, ever do to that poor jumbo.

Grill your filets over direct high heat with the lid closed as much as possible for 6-8 minutes, turning once. Move the filets over to indirect heat for an additional 4-6 minutes or until your desired degree of doneness. I enjoy my filets medium rare, 125°-135° degrees.

How to Grill Filet Mignon – Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe on the BBQ

Dad’s Charcoal Grilled Filet Mignon 🔗

This steak is perfect, it is grilled on charcoal, giving it that delicious smoky aftertaste, and its seasoned to perfection. Best of all, its so simple, requiring just a few basic ingredients and moments of your time!

Prep: 45min

Total: 67min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 285 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 6-oz filet mignon steaks (about 1" (2.5 cm) thick)
  • seasoning of choice (Montreal steak seasoning, salt and pepper, or homemade blend (see above))

Instruction:

  1. Trim any excess fat off the steaks and pat them dry.
  2. Rub them generously with your seasoning of choice until they are well coated. Set on a plate and cover with plastic wrap, leave them to marinate in the dry rub for 40 minutes.
  3. Heat your charcoal grill to anywhere between 300-400ºF.
  4. Grill the steaks until medium rare/medium. For 300-350º, grill for about 6 minutes per side. For 400ºF, grill for about 5 1/2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the steaks and let them rest for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

FAQ

How do you cook filet mignon on a charcoal grill?

To achieve perfect grill marks, place your filets directly above the coals and sear for two to three minutes on each side. Once your filets are properly seared, move them to the cooler side of the grate. Close the lid to prevent flare-ups.

How long should I grill a filet mignon?

A meat thermometer should read 130°F when the steaks are finished grilling; they should rest for 5 minutes before being served, lightly covered with foil. Grilling times vary depending on the thickness of the steak—7-8 minutes for a 1-inch steak and 9-11 minutes for a 112-inch steak.

Should you marinate filet mignon before grilling?

But for traditional grilling cuts like flank steak or hanger steak, a marinade can transform an otherwise chewy cut into an absolute delicacy. Prime cuts like filet mignon or rib eye would not benefit from marinating, especially premium aged beef that is already delectably flavorful and tender.

How long do you grill a 2 inch thick filet mignon?

Thicker cuts of two inches or more will require a grill time of approximately six minutes on each side; however, if your certified Angus beef filets are closer to an inch or 1 12 inches thick, they probably won’t need any more than four to five minutes of grilling on each side.

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