Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon in Garlic Butter Sauce

If you’re looking for a great recipe that feels indulgent yet timeless, this Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon in Garlic Butter Sauce is hard to beat. Inspired by classic supper club kitchens, this dish delivers everything you want in a perfect steak: a good sear, crispy bacon, a tender steak center, and rich garlic butter flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Resting time5

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, beef recipe, copycat, easy meals, easy recipe, restaurant recipe, steak recipe

Servings: Serving

Calories: 659kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

skillet

Cast Iron

Ingredients

1 Beef Filet Steak 8 to 10 ounces, 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick, beef tenderloin
Kosher salt
Freshly ground 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.
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps the steak cook evenly. Pat the steaks dry thoroughly with paper towels, then season all sides of the steak generously with kosher salt and pepper. Set aside on a cutting board.
1 Beef Filet Steak, Kosher salt, Freshly ground 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
Sear for the Perfect Crust. Heat an oven proof skillet such as a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure it is sizzling by dropping a few drops of water in it. If they sizzle, the pan is ready. Brush steak with olive oil. add the steak to the skillet and sear on both sides until a nice color develops. About 1 minute per side.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Add butter and garlic to pan. Oven Finish. Transfer the skillet into the oven to finish cooking. Continue cooking 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. 10 minutes for medium-rate steaks. And 12-14 minutes for medium. Remove from the oven and let the steak rest for 5 minutes before serving.
1 Tablespoon Butter, 2 Cloves Garlic

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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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