Happy Fathers Day! Cast Iron Filet Mignon #SundaySupper

I was born on Fathers Day. I always joked that I never had to buy my Dad a present since I was the best gift he would ever receive. On October 1st 2003, I got the worst call of my life - one that a 24 year old should never receive. "Your father had a cerebral brain hemorrhage. I watched my father suffer for 8 days, then he went into a coma and passed 2 days later. This was the worst week of my life. At 24 years old, I said goodbye to my hero who was a young 52 years old. Today, I am actually thankful that I was born on Fathers Day, no matter what, I will always share my big day with him.

Fast forward to present day. My Mom remarried a wonderful man named Hank. I was blessed to have another father in my life. Hank, who I will never refer to as my "step" Dad on my blog is my other father. I love him to pieces and could not imagine my life without him.

Growing up, both of parents were cooks. Dad was the grill master and he taught me to cook in my teens. I cannot grill without thinking of Dad. So in honor of Daddy and Hank, I am honoring both with the best steak money will buy, Filet Mignon.

This is a healthy and easy steak to cook at home. We currently live in a condo where gas grills are prohibited. I've learned to cook just about everything on a cast iron skillet. Cooking on a cast iron skillet will ensure the sear you'd receive from a steakhouse and you wont be paying $50 for a 8oz filet mignon.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees - Place a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron skillet in oven while pre-heating.

Remove your steaks from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you plan to cook them. Pat them dry with a paper towel and brush the steaks lightly with olive oil and lightly coat with salt.

When the oven is preheated, remove pan from oven and place on range over high heat. Cook the steaks for 2 minutes on one side without moving. Turn to cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Place the pan in it into the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness of steaks and how you want it cooked. With filet mignon, I strongly suggest nothing higher than medium rare.

Rare - 120 degrees F Medium Rare - 125 degrees F Medium - 130 degrees F

After your steaks are have a nice crust to them and hit your desired temp, remove from the pan and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let them rest 5-10 minutes before serving, meanwhile cook whichever veggie you are pairing it with.Voila! Perfectly cooked steak!

Check out what the rest of the #SundaySupper Family cooked up for Fathers Day

Dad’s Favorite Main Dishes:

• Father’s Day Ribs by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Chorizo Burgers by La Cocina de Leslie
• Whiskey Sliders by Cravings of a Lunatic
• Beer Can Chicken by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Pesto Shrimp Roll Sandwich by Growing Up Gabel
• Cast Iron Filet Mignon with Wine Sauce by I Run For Wine
• Grilled Tilapia with Blueberry Mango Salsa by Runner’s Tales
• Chicken Wings for Dad by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Fish with Black Bean Sauce by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs by Curious Cuisiniere
• Tamale Pie Ring by Treats & Trinkets
• Grill-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables by Foxes Loves Lemons
• Grandma Papina’s Lamb Stew by Webicurean
• Barbecue Beans and Ribs by Food Lust People Love
• Skillet Meat Lasagna by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Panko Crusted Snapper by Supper for a Steal
• Gluten Free Bourbon Honey Grilled Pork Chops by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Boiled Shrimp for Father’s Day by The Catholic Foodie
• Dad’s Famous Baby Back Ribs by Family Foodie
• Turkey Stuffed Peppers by Ruffles & Truffles
• Lightened Up Fish Biriyani With Fresh Dill by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Cauliflower, Potato, and Cheddar Pierogi by Healthy.Delicious

Dad’s Favorite Appetizers and Sides:

• Spicy Caramelized Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters by Noshing with the Nolands
• Tuna Pasta Salad - Dad’s Recipe by Juanita’s Cocina
• Grilled Bok Choy by Shockingly Delicious
• Bacon-Cheddar Potato Salad by Home Cooking Memories
• Couscous Tabbouleh by Soni’s Food

Dad’s Favorite Desserts

• Dad’s Cheesecake by Table for 7
• Cheese Crackers by The Urban Mrs
• Coconut Cream Pie by Cookin’ Mimi
• Chewy Oat Cookies with a Banana Bread Influence by What Smells So Good?
• Homemade Nutter Butters by Pies and Plots
• Shoot for the Stars Chocolate Cupcakes by Ninja Baking
• Golden Coconut Bars by Magnolia Days
• Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by NeighborFood
• Velvet Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Pecan Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite

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