Filet Mignon with Bacon Cream Sauce

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A bacon cream sauce accompanies amazing, easy-to-make filet mignon.

close up view of Filet Mignon with Bacon Cream Sauce and onions, on a beige plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) filet mignon (beef tenderloin)

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 3 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 4 shallots, diced

  • ¼ cup half-and-half cream

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Brush filets with olive oil, and cook on the preheated grill to desired doneness (about 4 minutes per side for medium rare). An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Set steaks aside on a platter tented with aluminum foil to rest.

  3. While steaks are resting, prepare sauce. Cook and stir the chopped bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until bacon pieces are crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter and shallots, and cook and stir until shallots are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more.

  4. Stir in half-and-half, bring mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook, occasionally stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over steaks.

Tips

You can also cook the filets on a hot skillet instead of grilling them, if you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
29g Fat
9g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 478mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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