5 from 24 votes
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon features tender beef tenderloin filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The preparation involves pan-searing the bacon-wrapped filets in butter and olive oil to develop a browned crust, then finishing them in a hot oven to achieve the desired doneness. The bacon adds smoky flavor and a slight fat contrast to the lean filet meat. The result is a rich and elegant steak with a crisp bacon exterior and juicy interior.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Let Rest
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
629 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 beef filet mignon approximately 4-6 oz each, trim off any excess fat
- 8 lices Bacon 1-2 pieces per filet
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- First preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each of the filets and secure the bacon onto the meat with a toothpick.
- Then season both sides of the filets with the salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter and the oil to the pan and heat it through. Then place the filets in the pan and cook each side for 2-3 minutes to brown both sides.
- Leave the filets in the cast iron skillet and move the pan to the oven. Cook in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the steak is cooked to the preference that you desire (see notes for the temperature of the steak).
- Let the steak sit for 3-5 minutes and then serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
967mg
(40%)
Potassium
526mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.