Savor the delightful combination of tender filet mignon, encased in crispy bacon, and seasoned to perfection for an extraordinary dining experience. This recipe gives you a restaurant-quality meal without leaving your home. With easy steps, you’ll enjoy the most flavorful bacon-wrapped filet mignon you’ve ever had.
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Looking to impress your dinner guests with a mouthwatering and luxurious meal? It doesn’t get any more iconic than this delectable bacon-wrapped filet mignon recipe. This classic combination of tender beef and crispy bacon is a steakhouse classic and is sure to be a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 Filet mignon steaks – about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick and 6 to 8 ounces.
- ▢ 2 strips Thick-cut bacon
- ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
- ▢ 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
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Par-cook the bacon:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay 2 slices of bacon on the foil.
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Cook the bacon in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the fat is starting to render and the bacon is getting some color but is still pliable.
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Allow the bacon to cool completely.
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Meanwhile, season all sides of the filet steaks with salt and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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When the bacon has cooled, wrap the edges of the steak with the strips of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
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Sear the steaks:
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Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the bacon wrapped steaks into the preheated pan and sear them for 60 to 90 seconds until a good crust forms.
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If you like your bacon extra crispy, roll the sides of the steak on the surface of the pan so each piece of bacon gets an extra blast of heat and a nice crust.
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Cook in the oven:
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Using tongs, flip the steaks and carefully transfer the hot skillet to the preheated oven.
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Allow the steaks to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until steaks reach an internal temperature of 125 to 130°F with a digital meat thermometer. Times will change based on the thickness of your steaks.
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Rest and serve:
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Remove the bacon-wrapped steaks from the skillet and transfer them to a clean cutting board.
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Top with butter and tent loosely with foil, and allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Remove the toothpicks and serve the steaks immediately with your favorite side dishes or steak sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 590mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg
