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Perfect Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

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Tender filet mignon steaks are wrapped in smoky bacon, rubbed with a roasted garlic and thyme paste, then pan-seared and finished in the oven for a steakhouse-quality dinner at home. This impressive yet easy recipe is perfect for date nights, celebrations, or any time you want to treat yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 4 beef filet mignon steaks (6 oz each, 1.5–2 inches thick)
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 8 roasted garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Toothpicks or butcher’s twine
  • Optional: pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If roasting garlic, slice the top off a bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden and soft. Cool and squeeze out 8 cloves.
  2. In a small bowl, mash roasted garlic with thyme and olive oil to form a chunky paste. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Pat filets dry. Rub both sides with garlic-thyme paste. Wrap each steak with a slice of bacon, stretching for a snug fit. Secure with toothpicks or twine. Let steaks sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Heat an oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Add a thin film of olive oil.
  5. Sear bacon-wrapped filets for 2-3 minutes per side until bacon is browned and crisp. Sear sides using tongs.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast 5-8 minutes for medium-rare (130°F), or 8-10 minutes for medium (140°F). Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  7. Remove skillet from oven. Add butter and spoon melted butter over steaks. Transfer filets to a plate, tent with foil, and rest for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove toothpicks or twine. Serve steaks sprinkled with extra thyme and pan juices.

Notes

Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Use thick-cut bacon for best results. Rest steaks after cooking to keep them juicy. For dairy-free, baste with olive oil instead of butter. For pork-free, use turkey bacon or prosciutto. Sear sides of filets for crisp bacon all around. Watch closely in the oven to avoid burning bacon.

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