Name: Cowboy Butter with Filet Mignon
Prep time: 140 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 153 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 4 oz salted butter, room temperature, see notes 1; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp finely chopped chives; 1 plump garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp smoked or sweet paprika; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 two 8 oz beef filet mignon steaks, at least 2 inches thick; olive oil, as needed; salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Cowboy Butter

4 oz

salted butter, room temperature, see notes 1

1/4 cup(s)

finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tbsp

finely chopped chives

plump garlic clove, minced

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp

lemon zest

1/4 tsp

smoked or sweet paprika

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

pinch red pepper flakes

For the Filet Mignon

two 8 oz beef filet mignon steaks, at least 2 inches thick

olive oil, as needed

salt and pepper, to taste

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Directions 6 steps | 153 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the cowboy butter at least a few hours before you plan on serving. In a bowl, use an electric mixer or a standing mixer to beat the butter until soft and fluffy. (See notes 2.)

Cowboy Butter with Filet Mignon Recipe: Prepare the cowboy butter at least a few hours before you plan on serving.

Step 2

Add the chopped flat-leaf parsley, chopped chives, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Beat until well combined.

Cowboy Butter with Filet Mignon Recipe: Add the chopped flat-leaf parsley, chopped chives, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Transfer the butter mixture to the center of a piece of plastic wrap and spread the butter into a log shape. Lift one side of the plastic wrap and cover the cowboy butter. Gently squeeze to form a log. Roll the log to completely seal the cowboy butter. Twist the ends until very tight to compact the butter into a tight log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2-3 hours.

Cowboy Butter with Filet Mignon Recipe: Transfer the butter mixture to the center of a piece of plastic wrap and spread the butter into a log shape.

Step 4

Prepare the steaks by rubbing them with olive oil and seasoning them with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Heat a cast iron or heavy pan to medium high heat. Place the filet mignon on the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches between 125-130°F, for medium rare.

Cowboy Butter with Filet Mignon Recipe: Heat a cast iron or heavy pan to medium high heat.

Step 6

Remove the steaks from the grill and top with a thick slice of cowboy butter. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a salad and mashed potatoes or your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Cowboy Butter with Filet Mignon Recipe: Remove the steaks from the grill and top with a thick slice of cowboy butter.

Notes:

Any type of butter works well here, but try and source the best quality butter for the best-tasting cowboy butter.
We recommend making the cowboy butter a day in advance for a more flavorful cowboy butter. The extra time gives the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

499

FAT

52.7 g

PROTEIN

6.7 g

CARBS

2.3 g