My bacon wrapped filet mignon recipe features juicy and tender steaks wrapped in crispy bacon and seasoned with butter and thyme. It cooks in under 20 minutes! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 13 minutesminutes
Total Time 18 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 394kcal
Author Arman Liew
Ingredients
4filet mignon steaks8-10 ounces each
1tablespoon + 1 teaspoonsalt
1 1/2teaspoonsblack pepper
8 slicesbaconthin cut
3tablespoonsolive oildivided
1/4cup butter
2sprigsthyme
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 220C/450°F.
Bring the steaks to room temperature. Lightly rub two tablespoons of olive oil on both sides of the filets. Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
Wrap each filet mignon steak with one or two slices of bacon. Start at one end of the steak and wrap the bacon tightly around, slightly overlapping the slices. If needed, add a toothpick to hold the bacon in place.
Add the remaining olive oil to a non-stick skillet and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon-wrapped filet mignon steaks to the pan. Add butter and fresh thyme. Sear them for about 2 minutes on each side or until the bacon starts to crisp up and brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and continue cooking the steaks for about 6-7 minutes for medium-rare doneness (135F). Adjust the cooking time as needed (145F for medium, 155F for medium-well done, and 165F well done).
Remove the pan from the oven and let the steaks rest for a few minutes, before slicing and serving.
Video
Notes
TO STORE. Refrigerate the leftover steaks in a sealed container for 4-5 days. TO FREEZE. Allow filets to cool down before freezing them in resealable freezer-safe bags for 2-3 months.TO REHEAT. Sear the filets in a pan for a few minutes with butter or oil. Alternatively, reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until warm.