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Perfect Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe with Easy Red Wine Reduction

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This recipe features tender filet mignon wrapped in smoky bacon, seared to perfection, and finished with a rich, velvety red wine reduction sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 filet mignon steaks (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each), center-cut
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (28 grams)
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup dry red wine (240 ml), such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
  • ½ cup beef stock or broth (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wrap each filet mignon with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  4. Sear the bacon-wrapped filets for 2-3 minutes per side until the bacon crisps and the steak develops a golden-brown crust. Use tongs to turn gently without piercing the meat.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast steaks for 5-7 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130°F / 54°C). Adjust time for desired doneness.
  6. Remove steaks from oven and transfer to a warm plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. While steaks rest, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  8. Add red wine and beef stock to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half, about 7-10 minutes, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  9. Stir in fresh thyme if using, season with salt and pepper to taste, and remove from heat.
  10. Serve the bacon-wrapped filet mignon drizzled with the red wine reduction sauce.

Notes

Do not skip the resting step to keep the steak juicy. Use thick-cut bacon to prevent shrinking and drying out. Monitor the red wine reduction closely to avoid bitterness from over-reducing. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect medium-rare doneness at 130°F (54°C).

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