The leanest of steaks, the filet mignon is also the most popular at the restaurant and home cooks. Though it lacks the beef flavour unlike other cuts, it makes up for it with its buttery texture.
Six 14-ounce filet mignons, each 2 to 2 1/2 inches thick Vegetable oil cooking spray Seasoned salt 6 tablespoons Au Jus (optional)
Method
1. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. 2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill or preheat the broiler and position a rack 4 inches from the heating element. Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. The coals should be medium hot from the charcoal grill. The burners should be on high for the gas grill. 3. Season the steaks lightly on both sides with seasoned salt. If using a charcoal grill, grill for about 8 minutes. Turn, using tongs, and grill the other side from 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare or until the desired degree of doneness. If using the broiler, broil 4 inches from the heat source for 9 minutes. Turn, using tongs, and broil the other side from 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare, or until the desired degree of doneness. 4. To serve, spoon some of the au jus over the steaks, if desired.