Blue Cheese Filets
Tender filet mignon topped with creamy blue cheese. Quick and easy broiler method produces perfectly cooked steaks with melted gorgonzola.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 Filet Mignon steaks
- 1/4 cup blue cheese mild Gorgonzola recommended
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high. If using electric oven, move rack to top position. If gas oven, prepare to work near the floor.
- Season filets with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan, or use a cooling rack on a cookie sheet as an alternative.
- Place pan in oven with meat about 2-3 inches from the heat source.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes depending on desired doneness. Flip and cook the other side for 3-5 minutes.
- When steaks are almost done, remove pan from oven. Flip meat one last time and top with blue cheese.
- Return to oven for 30 seconds to 1 minute until cheese melts and starts to brown.
- Remove filets from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
The broiler is an excellent alternative to grilling when weather doesn't cooperate. Use a thermometer for precise doneness: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.