Looking to impress your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Learn how to cook them the *perfect* steak!
For this recipe, we utilized grass-fed filet mignon from Hunter Cattle Company. This cooking method can be applied to many other cuts of meat as well – visit the Fresh Harvest shop to see beef cuts currently available. This recipe pairs perfectly with Decadent Mashed Potatoes.
More of a visual person? Check out our video guide: https://youtu.be/SbrpkGwkt9o

How to Cook a Great Steak
by Ollie Honderd
Prep/active time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz Hunter Cattle filet mignon
- 2 Tbsp Grapeseed oil (or another neutral oil with a high smoke point)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Salted butter, optional (we recommend Sea Salt or Roasted Garlic, Basil & Parsley from Banner Butter)
Preparation
- Thaw steak in the fridge for 1-2 days prior to cooking.
- Remove steak from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Salt and pepper all sides generously.
- Use your best 12” frying pan over your biggest burner. Turn on your exhaust fan (it’s about to get a little smokey!).
- Pat steaks dry again! You want to make sure steaks are as dry as possible, which will prevent oil splatter and maximize browning.
- Turn heat on high. Let it get very hot!!
- Add 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil to pan. Swirl the oil carefully then add steaks.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, swirling pan occasionally to ensure oil & fat are getting all sides of the steak.
- Flip and cook on the second side for an additional 3 minutes, until steak reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 10 minutes with tented foil over the top.
- Slice steak and top with butter if desired.
Notes
- Use this recipe as a guide.
- Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.
- Taste test as you go.
- Have fun in the kitchen!
Let us know if you make this recipe! Tag your photos with #freshharvestga on Instagram.

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