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Recipe for Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with compound butter

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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Filet Mignon, Recipe for Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Garlic Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 whole head of garlic with the top removed
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • Pinch of fresh cracked pepper

Ingredients for the Roasted Garlic Compound Butter

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 shallot, diced
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. chives, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. Thyme leaves
  • 1/4- 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Ingredients for Steak Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp, Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp. sea salt
  • 2 tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 Tbsp. dried thyme, crushed

Ingredients for the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

  • 4 cuts of Filet Mignon
  • 4 pieces bacon
  • 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil per steak cut
  • Sprinkle of steak seasonings on both sides of the filet
  • One slice of butter per filet

Instructions

Instructions for the seasoning mix

  • Mix everything together and set aside. If you have extra store in an extra spice jar or an airtight container.

Instructions for the Roasted Garlic and Compound Butter

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Tent one head of garlic in tin foil with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the center of the oven for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool,
  • Blend together chives, garlic, thyme and shallot in a food processor.
  • Combine the garlic mix and the butter by smashing it together with a fork.Add in the sea salt. Start with ¼ and if desired add another ¼ for a total of ½ tsp.
  • Add the butter mix onto parchment paper or wax paper and spread into a log shape.
  • Roll the butter up and refrigerate it for 1 hour. Use on the steaks just as they’re coming off the grill and let it sit there while they rest. Enjoy!

Instruction for the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

  • Preheat the grill to medium - high. You want it between 400 and 450 degrees.
  • Wrap each steak with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  • Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil onto each steak and rub in.
  • Season the meat on both sides with the seasoning mix above or a purchased seasoning mix.
  • Place the steaks directly on the grill and grill for 5-6 minutes per side with the lid closed.
  • Check the internal temperature on the steaks with a meat thermometer. If you want them more well done cook, cook until the desired temperature.
  • Flip the steaks on their sides for about 15 seconds to finish cooking the bacon.
  • Immediately after you take the filets off the grill add on a slice of compound butter. It will begin to melt over the filets while they rest for 3-5 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!