Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe: Restaurant Quality

5 from 2 votes

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe: Restaurant Quality

There are meals that feel a little extra special without being fussy, and this bacon wrapped filet mignon recipe is one of them. Tender beef, smoky bacon, and simple seasonings come together in a way that feels classic, comforting, and downright impressive. Without a lot of complicated steps. It’s the kind of dinner we love making on the homestead for anniversaries, holidays, or anytime we want a restaurant-quality meal right at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Resting time5

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef recipe, christmas recipe, easy meal, easy recipe, holiday recipe, new years eve recipe, restaurant recipe

Servings: Serving

Calories: 613kcal

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Equipment

cast iron skillet

Skillet

Ingredients

1 Beef Filet Steak 8 to 10 ounces, 1 1/2-2 inches thick (Beef Tenderloin)
Salt
Black pepper
1 Piece Thin Bacon
1 Tablespoon Butter more if needed
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic Fresh garlic cloves smashed, or garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Let the beef come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pat the steaks dry thoroughly with paper towels, then season all sides of the steak generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.
1 Beef Filet Steak, Salt, Black pepper
Wrap each filet with a bacon slice, overlapping slightly so it stays snug. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
1 Piece Thin Bacon
Heat an oven proof skillet such as a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the steak with olive oil on the top and bottom. When the skillet is hot enough. You should be able to drop a few drops of water in the pan, and it should sizzle. Sear the filets on both sides until a nice color develops. About 1 minute per side.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Add olive oil, butter, and garlic to the pan. When the butter is melted, place the skillet into the oven to finish cooking. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. Rare: 120–125 degrees F. Medium-rare steaks: 130–135 degrees F. Medium: 140–145 degrees F.
1 Tablespoon Butter, 2 Cloves Garlic
Remove from the oven and let the steak rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

How to Check for Doneness of Steak

Use a meat thermometer or instant read thermometer to check internal temperature:

Rare: 120–125 degrees F
Medium-rare steaks: 130–135 degrees F
Medium: 140–145 degrees F

Cook to the right temperature for your preference.

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