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Grilled Filet Mignon
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ea. (20–28 oz) 1 inch-thick tenderloin steaks
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Olive oil
- ⅔ cup untreated mesquite chips, soaked in water 30 minutes
Directions
- Heat about 30 charcoal briquets in a large chimney starter. Once hot, disperse evenly around the bottom of the grill and toss in wood chips.
- Brush steaks with olive oil. Season both sides liberally with seasoning. Place on hottest part of grill and cook ½ minute. Rotate 90 degrees, and cook for another ½ minute. Flip and repeat 1 more time.
- Move steaks to a cooler part of grill and cook, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare.
- Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm.