Impress your family and make Grilled Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe. This restaurant quality recipe is sure to please your family. Making it at home saves time and money.
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is sure to impress your family. It is steakhouse quality meal without the high price. 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.
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What is Filet Mignon?
Filet Mignon is a lean, tender and about 2 inch thick cut of beef from the tenderloin. This part of the cow is known to be the best tasting and very tender.
Filet Mignon is best cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Why We Love This Recipe
I used to think that you could only get Filet Mignon at a restaurant. But then I discovered how easy it is to make at home.
We think it taste better and my family can eat a fancy steak without it costing so much.
Why do you wrap Filet Mignon in bacon?
Wrapping the Filet Mignon in bacon is mainly to hold in the juices. It also provides extra fat and flavor to the filet if the Filet is seared properly.
Ingredients
- Beef Filet Mignon
- Bacon
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Scroll to the bottom for the full list of ingredients and recipe in the recipe card.
Variation Ideas
- Bacon – You can cook these tender steaks with different types of bacon.
- Seasoning – We used simple seasoning when cooking steak. Feel Free to add your favorite seasoning. We suggest garlic powder, thyme or any fresh herbs.
- Sauce – Once you remove the steaks from the charcoal grill or gas grill, top with a compound butter. The butter melt as the steaks are resting for delicious flavor.
Step by Step Instructions
- 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.
How long should I grill Filet Mignon?
The best way to test for doneness in a steak is by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the steak. Do this through the side, not the top of the steak.
Steak Temperature for Steak Doneness:
- Cool to warm red center – Rare – 120F
- Warm Red Center – Medium Rare – 130F
- Hot pink center – Medium – 140F
- Mostly brown center – Medium Well – 150F
- Full brown in color – Well Done – 160F
Check out these tips on How to Grill Filet Mignon.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Store cook bacon wrapped filet mignon recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
We recommend reheat the steak on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet for best results. You can also reheat in the oven.
Bacon-wrapped filets can be placed in the freezer safe container to freeze for up to 3 months
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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
Instructions
- First preheat your grill to 450 degrees F.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each of the filets and secure the bacon onto the meat with a toothpick.
- Then season both sides of the filets with the salt and 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!
Recipe Notes
Rare – 120F, cool to warm red center
Medium Rare – 130F, Warm red center
Medium – 140F, Hot pink center
Medium Well – 150F, Mostly brown center
Well Done – 160F, full brown in color
