Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe

Beryl — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:01:20 +0000

Petite Filet Mignon is a French word to describe a small choice cut of beef taken from the small end section of tenderloin of a steer or heifer. The tenderloin runs along either side of the spine. The filet is considered the tenderest of meats and therefore quite a bit more expensive than other cuts. Filet Mignon is certainly wonderful and tasty, but another favorite of ours is the Porterhouse cut. The Porterhouse cut has a sirloin half and a generous filet tenderloin half still attached with the bone. So, for Valentine’s weekend, we grilled up four Petite Filet Mignons and had a feast.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredientsfor Grilled Filet Mignon

4 Choice cut Filets (these were Black Angus)
Seasonings: Tony’s Creole Seasoning, Sea Salt, and Garlic Powder
Mesquite wood chips

Cooking Directions for Grilled Filet Mignon

(See our Grilling Tips video for best grilling practices.)

Soak a handful of wood chips in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.

Prepare your grill and charcoal.

Spray the grill with canola oil spray.

Season the Filets Mignons with Tony’s, Sea Salt, and Garlic powder. Not too much.

Place the meat on the grill.

Grill covered for 9 minutes. Flip the meat and grill another 9 minutes. This is medium rare.

Remove meat to a platter add a pat of butter to each. Let sit 5 minutes and serve with your favorite side items.

How to Cook Crockpot Pot Roast

Beryl — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:53:04 +0000

A crockpot pot roast is a wonderful thing. If you’ve been afraid of cooking a large roast, a slow cooker is the way to go. This slow cooker roast recipe contains simple ingredients and is oh so easy with a sprinkling of Cajun Cooking. As I write this, yesterday it was like 80 degrees and summer like temperatures in December. Right now, it’s dropping into the 20’s. A pot roast with vegetables and mashed potatoes is a perfect way to warm up on a cold night. If you’re looking for an easy crock pot roast recipe that’s sure to impress, you’ll love this one!

Ingredients for a Crockpot Pot Roast:

Large Beef Roast (3-4 pounds)
6-8 garlic cloves (cut in half)
2 cups Cajun Trinity
2-3 Turnip Roots (peeled and quartered)
1 – 1 pound bag baby carrots
1-2 cups water
Tony’s Creole Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Canola or Olive Oil

Preheat slow cooker and drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons oil.

On a platter, cut slits in the roast and slide in garlic cloves all over the roast. Push deep down in the meat. Sprinkle the roast all over with Tony’s Creole Seasoning and Garlic Powder.

Place the roast in the slow cooker. Add in Cajun Trinity, turnip roots, baby carrots and any other seasoning you like. Add 1-2 cups water.

Cover and let cook for 8-10 hours.

Serving Suggestions for your Crockpot Roast:

Remove from slow cooker and slice for sandwiches or cut into chunks for eating with mashed potatoes and gravy. Enjoy!

Don’t know how to make great mashed potatoes? Check out this video and recipe.