Description
Follow these steps to cook tender filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon, finished with a simple garlic herb butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) beef filet mignon steaks, about 1.5 inches thick
- 4 thin slices of bacon
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the filets dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season all sides of each filet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Wrap one slice of bacon around the circumference of each filet, securing the end with a wooden toothpick if necessary.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to create the herb butter. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the bacon-wrapped filets in the hot skillet. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the bacon is browned and crisp on all sides.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Roast for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature: 130°F for medium-rare.
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the garlic herb butter on top of each steak immediately.
- Let the steaks rest on a cutting board for 5 to 7 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For the crispiest bacon, ensure the filets are very dry before searing.
- If you prefer a reverse sear method, bake the steaks at 250 degrees Fahrenheit until they reach 115°F internal temperature, then sear them quickly in a hot skillet before adding the butter and resting.
- For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit after resting.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sear and Oven Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150