Paleo Herb-Crusted Filet Mignon

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.9

(10)

Few cuts of beef feel as celebratory as filet mignon, and this version takes it somewhere truly special with a fragrant paste of rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, and a touch of turmeric pressed right onto the top of each steak before it finishes in a hot oven. Every ingredient here is completely whole-food and grain-free, so there's nothing to second-guess — just quality meat, fresh herbs, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon if you like. The technique is what makes this dish shine: a hard sear in a screaming-hot skillet builds a deep, caramelized crust on every surface before the herb crust ever hits the heat, locking in all that richness. A short roast at 425°F brings the center to a perfect medium-rare without drying anything out, and a five-minute rest lets the juices redistribute so every slice is tender and buttery. Finishing with a pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving adds just enough contrast to make the whole thing pop. This is the kind of recipe that looks and tastes like a steakhouse splurge but comes together in your own kitchen with nothing processed or off-plan in sight.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each, 1 ½ inches thick)
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
¾ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

For the herb crust

2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For serving

flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the filets dry with paper towels, then season all over with the kosher salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the herb crust.
2
In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, turmeric, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir until the mixture forms a coarse, cohesive paste.

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