This Grilled Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is a tender beef filet wrapped in bacon, seasoned with salt and pepper, and grilled at 450°F until perfectly seared and cooked to your preferred doneness. It costs just $7.08 per serving and delivers steakhouse quality at home.
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Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is one of our favorite special occasion dinners at home. The bacon helps keep the filet juicy while adding rich, smoky flavor. At just $7.08 per serving compared to steakhouse prices, it is an impressive dinner that feels like a splurge without the high cost.
Why You’ll Love Recipe!
- Budget Friendly — $28.32 total versus $40–60 per filet at a steakhouse
- The bacon wrapping protects the lean filet from drying out and adds incredible smoky flavor
- Ready in under 20 minutes
- Simple 3-ingredient seasoning — salt pepper and bacon do all the work
- Works on the grill or in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop
We love to grill beef recipes but nothing beats the perfectly cooked filet mignon. Another restaurant quality steak recipe is this Texas Roadhouse Steak. Bacon wrapped meat is always a family favorite, you may also love this Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin.
After 14 years of developing recipes I know that the most impressive dinners are almost always the simplest ones — and this bacon wrapped filet mignon proves that every single time.
Ingredients
- Beef filet mignon, 4–6 oz each — the most tender cut of beef with a mild delicate flavor. Try to select filets of similar thickness so they all reach your target temperature at the same time. Trim any excess fat or silverskin before wrapping
- Bacon, 1–2 slices per filet — classic cut bacon gives the best coverage around the outside edge. Thick cut takes longer to crisp and can pull off during cooking — classic cut is the safer choice. The bacon bastes the lean filet in fat as it cooks keeping every bite moist and flavorful
- Salt and black pepper — simple seasoning applied directly to both sides after wrapping. The filet’s natural flavor is the star — a generous season of salt and pepper is all it needs
Carrie’s Tip: Secure the bacon tightly around the filet with a toothpick before it goes on the grill — if the bacon is loose it will unravel as it shrinks during cooking and you lose the protection and flavor it provides. Wrap the bacon snugly around the outside edge of the filet and insert the toothpick through both ends of the bacon and into the meat. One toothpick per filet is usually enough — two gives extra security on thicker cuts.
How to Grill Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Step 1 – Prepare the Grill – First preheat your grill to medium high heat or 450 degrees F.
Step 2 – Wrap Filet in Bacon – Wrap a slices of bacon around each of the filets and secure the bacon onto the meat with a toothpick.
Step 3 – Season Filet Mignons – Then season both sides of the filets with the salt and pepper.
Step 4 – Oil the Grill grates – Rub the grill grates with extra virgin olive oil to prevent the sticks from sticking.
Step 5 – Grill Steaks – Place the steaks on direct heat and sear them for 5-10 minutes per side with the lid on the grill closed.
Step 6 – Flip Steaks – Then flip the juicy steak to their sides to grill the bacon around the outside of the steaks slightly. Grill for about 15-30 seconds per side until the bacon is crispy.
Step 7 – Check Steaks Temperature for doneness – Then check the internal temperature of the steak with an meat thermometer to check the temperature of the steaks.
Step 8 – Continue Cooking – If the steak is not to the temperature that you prefer then continue to cook for additional time until the internal temperature is the preference that you prefer.
Step 9 – Let Steak Rest – Remove the steak from the grill and let the steak rest to room temperature for 3-5 minutes, then slice, serve and enjoy. You can even top the steak with unsalted butter and garlic mixture for even more flavor.
Internal Temperature Guide
Always pull the steak 5°F below your target — the temperature continues rising during the rest:
| Doneness | Pull Temp | Final Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 115°F | 120°F |
| Medium Rare | 125°F | 130°F |
| Medium | 135°F | 140°F |
| Medium Well | 145°F | 150°F |
| Well Done | 155°F | 160°F |
Medium rare is the most recommended doneness for filet mignon — the tender lean muscle is at its most juicy and flavorful at 130°F.
Tips for Success
- Bring filets to room temperature. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling — room temperature steak sears more evenly than cold steak
- Always preheat the grill fully. Five minutes of preheating at 450°F is the minimum — a properly hot grill creates the sear that locks in the juices
- Never press the steak. Pressing down on the filet squeezes the juices out — let it cook undisturbed for the full sear time
- Pull 5°F early. The steak continues cooking during the rest — always remove from the grill 5°F below your target temperature
- Rest before cutting. The 3–5 minute rest allows the juices to redistribute — cut immediately and they run out onto the plate
Cast Iron Stovetop Method
No grill? Here is how to make these indoors:
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 3–4 minutes until screaming hot. Add a tablespoon of avocado oil. Sear the bacon-wrapped filets for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Stand on edge to crisp the bacon for 30 seconds per side. Finish in a 400°F oven for 3–5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches your target. Rest and serve.
What to Serve with Steak?
It is easily to pair this steak with many different sides. If you need help deciding which side to prepare, here are some yummy sides.
- Scallop Potatoes
- Steamed Broccoli
- Dinner Rolls
- Caesar Salad
For a date night in, make these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops with a side of Grilled Vegetables in Foil for a complete meal idea.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days — slice before storing for the easiest reheating
Freezer
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months — thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating
Reheating
- Reheat in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side — or in a 325°F oven covered loosely with foil for 10 minutes. Avoid the microwave which makes the bacon soft and the steak rubbery
Frequently Asked Questions
Medium rare at 130°F gives the most juicy and flavorful result — filet mignon is a lean cut and loses moisture quickly beyond medium.
The bacon adds fat and flavor to the naturally lean filet while protecting the outside from drying out during the high-heat grill — it also creates a crispy flavorful crust around the entire edge of the steak.
Secure the bacon snugly with a toothpick through both ends before seasoning — a loose wrap will unravel as the bacon shrinks during cooking.
Yes — sear in a screaming hot cast iron skillet for 2–3 minutes per side then finish in a 400°F oven until the internal temperature reaches your preferred doneness.
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Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Ingredients
- 4 Beef Filet Mignon approximately 4-6 oz each, trim off any excess fat
- 8 slices Bacon 1-2 pieces per filet
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
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Instructions
- First preheat your grill to 450 degrees F.
- Wrap bacon around each of the 4 beef filet mignon steaks and secure the bacon with toothpicks.
- Season both sides of the filet mignon steaks with salt and black pepper.
- Rub the grill grates with oil to prevent the sticks from sticking. Place the steaks directly on the grill and grill them for 5-6 minutes per side with the lid on the grill closed.
- Then flip the steaks to their sides to grill the bacon around the outside of the steaks slightly. Grill for about 15-30 seconds per side until the bacon is crispy.
- Then check the internal temperature of the steak with an instant read thermometer to check the temperature of the steaks. If the steak is not to the temperature that you prefer (see notes) then continue to cook for additional time until the internal temperature is the preference that you prefer.
- Let the steak rest for 3-5 minutes, then slice, serve and enjoy!
