Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe (2024)

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Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a fancy date-night-worthy meal withweeknight simplicity and ease. From prep to clean up, it’s about 25 minutes of work! Who would have thought something soclassycould be this easy?

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This filet mignon recipe is tried and true and one of the easiest methods to yield a perfect steak every time. Make this recipe surf and turf with bacon-wrapped scallops!

Table of Contents

  • Why This Recipe Works
  • Ingredients
  • How To Cook Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
  • Temperature For Steak
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What to Serve With Filet Mignon
  • More Filet Mignon Recipes
  • Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe

Why This Recipe Works

  • The secret to cooking the perfect steak lies incombining pan searing with an oven finish. This gives your fileta caramelizedexterior with a juicy tender inside.
  • An oven is much better at providing indirect heat while pan-searing in a cast iron skillet gives you a beautifully caramelized exterior.

Ingredients

  • 10-12 ounce tenderloin beef filets (roughly 1.5- 2 inches thick): look for steaks that are about 2 inches thick and appear plump and deep red in color. Avoid steaks with signs of browning or slimy texture.
  • Salt and pepper: for seasoning and optional dry brining
  • Vegetable or canola oil: these oils are best for searing because they have a higher smoke point than butter or olive oil.
  • Bacon: look for regular-cut bacon in terms of thickness. Thick-cut bacon may take too long to cook.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities below.

How To Cook Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

Step 1.

Soften the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until malleable, 10-15 seconds. Stir in herbs and garlic until fully mixed. Spoon the butter onto tin foil doing your best to reshape it to resemble a stick of butter. Place in refrigerator for about 10 minutes and remove 5 minutes before adding to the filet.

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Step 2.

Preheat the oven to 415°F. Remove the steak and bacon from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking, this is to bring the steak to room temperature and ensure your cooking times are more accurate. Season all sides liberally with salt and pepper. This can be done while your steak comes to room temp.

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Step 3.

Securely wrap each filet with a slice of room-temperature bacon, securing where the two ends meet with a toothpick. If the steak is larger and or longer rather than circular, compress the steak inward to shorten the circumference. This will help the bacon wrap all the way around.

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Step 4.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to an oven-safe cast iron skillet and turn the heat up high, allowing the skillet to become very hot. Twirl the pan to distribute oil as it heats. Once the oil starts to smoke, place the filets face down and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the filets and sear for an additional 2 minutes. This will give your filets a nice seared edge. Sear the circumference of the steak by rolling it in the pan for 5-10 seconds a side. This will help to cook the bacon more.

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Step 5.

Transfer your skillet directly to the oven. [WARNING] skillet may be hot, handle it with oven mitts. For rare, bake for 4 minutes. Medium rare, 5-6 minutes. Medium, 6-7 minutes. Medium well, 8-9 minutes. Remember, depending on the size of the steak, the more or less time it will take. This recipe is ideal for an 8-10 ounce portion, roughly 1.5-2 inches thick.

Step 6.

Remove filets from the skillet and set them on a plate, lightly cover with foil, and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. This is important to bring your steak to its final serving temperature.

Step 7.

Top with a slice of garlic and herb butter and serve. Don’t forget to remove toothpicks before consuming.

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Temperature For Steak

The timing/temperature chart below corresponds to the pan sear/oven method in this recipe. It’s a great guide assuming you choose a steak of similar size and thickness as listed in the recipe. I recommend a digital thermometer to verify your desired level of doneness.

DonenessTemperature RangeOven Duration
Very Rare/rare120°F to 125°F 4 minutes
Medium rare125°F to 130°F5-6 minutes
Medium135°F to 140°F6-7 minutes
Medium well145°F to 150°F8-9 minutes
Well done160°F and above10+ minutes

SMOKE WARNING: Cooking steaks at high temps in a skillet tends to get smokey. Open a kitchen window and turn on your kitchen’s overhead vent fan before you start to help with ventilation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the bacon not crispy?

The bacon will not be crisp due to excess moisture. It helps to cook the edges of the steak so the bacon can sear before adding it to the oven. You can alternatively try reverse searing. This will increase the oven duration for the bacon!

Do I need a cast iron skillet?

Cast iron is really versatile and can be used for so many different recipes on my site. Here isthe one I have. Any oven-safe pan should do the trick, however, as a disclaimer, I based the cook times and results on cast iron.

What if I don’t have an oven-safe pan?

If you don’t have an oven-safe pan, you can sear your filets on the stovetop and then transfer them to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. This method works really well at keeping your steaks elevated from the direct heat while in the oven. Just note, this will likely add additional baking time.

What if I’m cooking more than 4 filets?

If cooking more than 4 steaks on a standard skillet, you may need to adjust the cooking times. I wouldn’t attempt to cook more than 6 filets at a time in a single skillet because the heat loss is going to be too significant.

What to Serve With Filet Mignon

Below are a few of my tried and true side dishes to accompany the perfect steak.

  • Cream cheese mashed potatoes
  • Roasted red potatoes
  • Roasted fingerling potatoes with parmesan cheese
  • Smashed potatoes with basil pesto
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon
  • Make this recipe surf and turf withpan-seared lemon butter scallopsorbaked lobster tails.

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Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe

By: Shawn Williams

Servings: 2

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

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Pan-seared filet mignon wrapped in bacon and topped with herb butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 10- ounce thick tenderloin beef filets, roughly 1.5- 2 inches thick
  • 2 slices regular-cut pork bacon, uncooked
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable or canola oil, can use 2 tbsp butter but it has a lower smoke point

Garlic & Herb Butter

  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

For the herb butter

  • Soften the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until malleable, 10-15 seconds. Stir in herbs and garlic until fully mixed. Spoon the butter onto tin foil doing your best to reshape it to resemble a stick of butter. Place in refrigerator for about 10 minutes and remove 5 minutes before adding to the filet.

For the filets

  • Preheat the oven to 415°F. Remove the steak and bacon from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking, this is to bring the steak to room temperature and ensure your cooking times are more accurate. Season all sides liberally with salt and pepper. This can be done while your steak comes to room temp.

  • Securely wrap each filet with a slice of room temp bacon, securing where the two ends meet with a toothpick. If the steak is larger and or longer rather than circular, compress the steak inward to shorten the circumference. This will help the bacon wrap all the way around.

  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to an oven-safe cast iron skillet and turn the heat up high, allowing the skillet to become very hot. Twirl the pan to distribute oil as it heats. Once the oil starts to smoke, place the filets face down and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the filets and sear for an additional 2 minutes. Sear the circumference of the steak by rolling it in the pan for 5-10 seconds a side. This will help to cook the bacon more.

  • Transfer your skillet directly to the oven. [WARNING] skillet may be hot, handle it with oven mitts. For rare, bake for 4 minutes. Medium rare, 5-6 minutes. Medium, 6-7 minutes. Medium well, 8-9 minutes. Remember, depending on the size of the steak, the more or less time it will take. This recipe is ideal for an 8-10 ounce portion, roughly 1.5-2 inches thick.

  • Remove filets from the skillet and set them on a plate, lightly cover with foil, and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. This is important to bring your steak to its final serving temperature.

  • Top with a slice of garlic and herb butter and serve. Don’t forget to remove toothpicks before consuming.

Notes

Cooking steaks at high temps in a skillet tends to get smokey. Open a kitchen window and turn on your kitchen’s overhead vent fan before you start to help with ventilation.

If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet or pan, sear the steaks first and then transfer them to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. This method works really well at keeping your steaks elevated from the direct heat source but will also add additional cooking time to your oven duration. Plan on 2-3 additional minutes.

Temperatures for steak
Rare: 120°F to 125°F
Medium rare: 125°F to 130°F
Medium: 135°F to 140°F
Medium well: 145°F to 150°F
Well done: 160°F and above

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 29.1gFat: 61.8gSaturated Fat: 24.6gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 516mgFiber: 2.7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

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Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you reverse sear a bacon wrapped filet? ›

Directions
  1. Start your Grill on ''smoke'' with the lid open until a fire is established in the burn pot (3-7 minutes). Preheat to 250°F.
  2. Wrap two pieces of bacon around each steak. Place on the grates of your preheated Grill. ...
  3. If you're cooking your steaks medium rare, it will take around 45 minutes.
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Why don t Jews eat filet mignon? ›

Technically, filet mignon is as kosher as any other cut of meat. The problem with filet mignon and other cuts from the rear is that they are located near the sciatic nerve and fatty deposits known in Hebrew as chelev, which are Biblically forbidden.

Do you cook bacon before wrapping? ›

Cook the bacon first in a skillet or the oven until it is halfway cooked, but still pliable. Then proceed to twist, drape or wrap it around the item of your choice. Mix things up by using a wide variety of bacon. Hickory smoked and applewood smoked both have the traditional flavors we all recognize.

Is it better to sear or reverse sear filet mignon? ›

Comparing the two steaks, one thing was certain: both were delicious in their own right. The traditionally seared one went a lot faster and had a great crust on the outside. But the reverse seared one was cooked way more even all the way through, with no under-or overcooked areas.

Is it better to reverse sear a filet mignon? ›

This method is ideal for thicker steak, like filet mignon, to ensure the steak is cooked to the perfect doneness on the inside and has a beautiful crust on the outside. Reverse sear allows for more control during the cooking method, so you're less likely to overcook your steak when you follow these 5 simple steps.

How long to reverse sear 2 inch filet mignon? ›

How long do you reverse sear filet mignon? Reverse seared filet mignon takes about 45-60 minutes in the oven, depending on its thickness. Then, you'll need another 1-3 minutes to sear the steak on each side, followed by a resting period of 5-10 minutes. In total, your steak should be ready in a little over an hour.

How long to bake filet mignon at 400 in the oven? ›

For a medium steak, we cooked our steak at medium-high heat on the stovetop for around 5 minutes, then flipped, added our butter, and cooked for an additional 3-5 minutes. We then transferred our skillet to a 400° oven and cooked for around 5 minutes.

How long to cook filet mignon in the oven without searing? ›

Pat the steak dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously all over with salt; sprinkle lightly with pepper. Place on the rack and bake until an instant-read thermometer stuck into the thickest part reads 120ºF for medium rare, 20 to 25 minutes (start checking after 15 minutes). Remove from the oven.

How does Bobby Flay cook a filet mignon? ›

For the filet mignon:

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan until it begins to shimmer. Put the steaks in the pan, rub-side down and cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes. Turn the steaks over, lower heat a bit and continue cooking until medium-rare doneness, about 4 minutes longer.

How does Ina Garten cook filet mignon? ›

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. ...
  2. Heat a large (10-inch) cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes. ...
  3. Transfer the steaks from the skillet to a sheet pan (set the skillet aside) and place in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, until the steaks register 120 degrees F on a meat thermometer for medium rare.

Do you cover filet mignon in the oven? ›

Cook steaks, uncovered, until internal temperature reaches 5°F lower than the desired final temperature, according to the chart below. For the perfect medium-rare, 2.5-inch thick filet mignon, cook in oven for 13-14 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 130°F.

What is wrapped around the fillet steak and why? ›

A bacon-wrapped filet steak is a delicious and flavourful dish that consists of a tender filet steak wrapped in strips of bacon. The bacon adds a smoky and savoury taste to the steak, while also keeping it moist and juicy. Bacon-wrapped filet steak is a delicious and flavourful dish that is sure to impress.

Why do you wrap beef tenderloin? ›

To seal in the flavors and help the tenderloin hold its shape as it cooks, you will want to truss the meat. All you'll need is about 2 yards of butcher's twine. Wrap the twine underneath and around one end of the beef tenderloin and tie a double knot.

What is food wrapped in bacon called? ›

Bacon-wrapped foods are foods that are prepared by being covered in bacon. They may be baked, fried, or grilled. Popular bacon-wrapped dishes include angels on horseback, devils on horseback, and pigs in blankets. Bacon has long been used for barding roasts, especially game birds. Bacon-wrapped turkey.

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