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A serving of filet mignon is typically 3 oz., so eating an 8-oz. serving, with 558 calories and nearly 41 g of fat, with 16 g being saturated, may be overdoing it. In addition, a diet that is too high in fat and calories can result in weight gain. Meat is an important source of iron, and 8 oz. of filet mignon contains just over 3 mg. The daily intake recommendation for iron is 8 mg per day for men and 18 mg daily for women. Iron aids in transporting oxygen through your blood and plays a role in cell growth.
1 For cuts that are 1-1/2 inches thick, position the broiler rack so the steak will be 4 to 5 inches from the heat. 2  Preheat the broiler. 3  Place the beef filet mignon on the unheated rack of the broiler pan. Place the filet on the grill rack over the heat. 2  Cover the grill. 3  Use the following timings for grilling filet mignon, and turn once halfway through the grilling time: 4  For a 1-inch cut, grill 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) or 12 to 15 minutes for medium (160 degrees F).