This Grilled Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is tender, juicy, and wrapped in crispy bacon for unbeatable flavor. An easy, restaurant-quality steak recipe you can make at home while saving time and money!
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Why You’ll Love Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon!
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon is one of my favorite meals to make when I want to something delicious without overcomplicating dinner. The bacon adds rich flavor while protecting the filet from drying out, and the grill gives it that perfect smoky finish.
It’s elegant enough for date night or holidays but simple enough to make anytime you’re craving a steakhouse-style meal at home. We love cooking it on the grill but you can also cook on the stovetop burners in a cast-iron pan.
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.
Ingredients
- Beef Filet Mignon – We try to get the same size of filet mignon so they grill evenly.
- Bacon – We used classic cut bacon cut in half
- Spices – All we used sea salt and pepper
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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.
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
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.
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
Nutrition Facts
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.
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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