Craving a classic steak but getting tired of the meat and potatoes routine? Mix it up and wow everyone with this grilled filet mignon with roasted leeks and fennel recipe! The perfect complement to a mouthwateringly mild filet mignon, this fresh and fun side dish features the delicate licorice flavor of fennel and the subtly nutty profile of leeks, all roasted in a pan with olive oil, mild yellow onion, sharp garlic, briny sea salt, piney ground black pepper, and creamy butter to create an entrée accompaniment you’ll want to make again and again.
Why We Love This Seasoned Filet Mignon Recipe
A side dish is only as good as what it is on the side of – and that’s why we’re cooking with USDA Certified Tender Omaha Steaks Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons! Regularly tested to ensure they’re delivering the fork-tender texture that made them famous, with the mild flavor this meal calls for, these steaks have been selected and cut by master butchers and aged at least 30 days to deliver an experience worthy of this highly coveted USDA distinction! And just when you thought this cut couldn’t taste any better, we season it with the classic blend of Omaha Steaks Seasoning, featuring a wonderful combination of natural dried garlic, onions, and savory spices.
Before You Start
- Thaw your USDA Certified Tender Omaha Steaks Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons overnight in the refrigerator or use the quick-thaw method.
Tools You Will Need Before You Start
- Basting Brush
- 1 Roasting Pan
- Meat Thermometer
Omaha Steaks Products Featured in This Recipe
Grilled Filet Mignon With Roasted Leeks and Fennel
Ingredients
Filet Mignons
- 4 5 oz. Omaha Steaks Butcher's Cut Filet Mignons thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Omaha Steaks Seasoning
- Roasted leeks and fennel
Roasted Leeks and Fennel
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 2 large leeks, halved and sliced 1/4" thick
- 1 large bulb fennel, sliced 1/8" thick
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Filet Mignons
- Bring thawed filets to room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, then pat dry with paper towel.
- Brush steaks with olive oil and season with Omaha Steaks Seasoning.
- Preheat grill to high; cook steaks to medium-rare (130 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit) doneness. Refer to Omaha Steaks cooking chart for different preferred doneness.
- Serve with prepared roasted leeks and fennel.
Roasted Leeks and Fennel
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place olive oil, onion, garlic, leeks, fennel, salt, pepper, and butter in a roasting pan.
- Roast in oven for 1 hour.
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