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Is eye fillet steak good for BBQ?

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Daniel Johnson

Published Mar 15, 2026

Is eye fillet steak good for BBQ?

You can cook your eye fillet steaks on a medium-high hot skillet or grill. Make sure it is preheated and allow roughly 5 minutes on each side turning only once, preserving the flavours.

What is the difference between rib fillet and eye fillet?

Basically the Scotch Fillet and they Eye Fillet are completely different. The Scotch Fillet comes from the forequarter of the animal in the rib section. In fact a Scotch Fillet is a Rib-Eye steak just with the bone removed. The Eye Fillet comes from the hind quarter of the animal.

Is eye fillet a good steak?

Eye fillet is a beautifully tender steak with a subtle flavour. Also known as fillet or tenderloin steak. As it comes from an area of the animal where the muscles don’t do much work, the meat is tender.

Is eye fillet the same as filet mignon?

Filet mignon refers to thick slices taken from the tenderloin or eye fillet. This muscle is not weight-bearing, and therefore the connective tissue is not toughened by exercise – meaning the meat is extremely tender and very lean.

How do you BBQ a perfect fillet steak?

For steak 1.5cm-thick:

  1. Rare – 1-1 1/2 minutes each side. Medium – 2-3 minutes each side. Well done – 3-4 minutes each side.
  2. Rare – 2-3 minutes each side. Medium – 4-5 minutes each side. Well done – 5-6 minutes each side.
  3. Rare – soft. Medium – slightly firmer and springy. Well done – very firm with no spring.

Can you cook fillet steak on a BBQ?

Filet mignon needs to be grilled (that is, seared) at a high temperature. Using a pair of tongs, place the steak on the grill (it must be hot enough to make it sizzle right off) over high heat and close the lid. I cook it twice on each side, turning the steak three times total.

Why is Eye Fillet expensive?

If you’ve ever wondered why that rib-eye steak or beef tenderloin was so expensive, you probably assumed it was because the most desirable cuts of meat naturally cost more. It’s just an accident of bovine evolution and anatomy that the part of a steer that provides those tender cuts is relatively small.

Why is it called Eye Fillet?

“The Eye Fillet is cut from the tenderloin. As the name suggests it is one of the tenderest cuts of meats and the best way to serve this is rare, either pan-fried or rare roasted in the oven.

How long should I cook Eye Fillet?

Place steaks on the pre-heated pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3–4 mins on one side, then flip and cook another 3–4 mins. Transfer steaks to a clean plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 mins before serving.

Why is eye fillet expensive?

Why is it called eye fillet?

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