If you’re a steak lover looking to level up your next special occasion dinner, my Bacon Wrapped Filet recipe with bourbon-glazed mushrooms is exactly what you need. Because let’s be real—sometimes, the best way to celebrate true love is by firing up the grill and cooking something freakin’ delicious!
There’s just something so fun about cooking steaks and sharing a bottle of red wine. It’s everything we love about a great meal cooked outdoors, but a little elevated, because who says you can’t get a little fancy cooking over fire for Valentine’s Day.
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Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love Bacon-Wrapped Filet
- Perfect Steak Ingredients Roundup
- How to Make the Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe
- Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire
- What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Filet
- for the love of bourbon!
- Leftovers & Reheating Instructions
- FAQs for Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
- This sauce is FYR!
- Bacon Wrapped Filet Recipe
Why You’ll Love Bacon-Wrapped Filet
What’s not to love about crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked steak? Plus, did I mention bourbon? Each strip of bacon bastes the meat in bacon fat as it cooks, creating the perfect balance of smoky, salty, and rich flavors.
Each juicy steak is seared in a cast iron skillet because it gets the best sear that way. Next, a bourbon brown sugar glaze adds extra flavor and mouthwatering caramelization. The result? A tender steak with the ideal level of doneness every single time.
For the best results and a steak that’s not overcooked, always remember to use a meat thermometer.
Perfect Steak Ingredients Roundup
- Bacon-Wrapped Filets – You’ll need two filet mignon steaks, two bacon slices, bourbon, mushrooms, light brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, cinnamon, butter, salt, and pepper.
It couldn’t get any more straightforward, right? Simple, yet when all these quality ingredients come together, they create some kind of magic. Just you wait! Keep scrolling to walk through the step-by-step instructions with me, or skip to the bottom of this post to read the recipe card.
For more freakin’ delicious recipes featuring filet mignon steaks and bacon, also check out: Bacon Wrapped Filets with Bacon Fat Fries, Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, and Bourbon & Bacon Filet Mignon.
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How to Make the Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe
Prep
In a bowl, first mix the bourbon with the brown sugar, garlic cloves, and then the lemon juice. You’ll want to add some salt and pepper to taste. Then, stir thoroughly and set the mixture aside. Meanwhile, wrap the room-temperature steaks with bacon, securing them with toothpicks if necessary, and generously season the steaks.
For the best smoky flavor, be sure to use Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal. After lighting it, let it burn in your charcoal grill for 10-15 minutes until it reaches a white-hot state. Additionally, for even more smoky depth, consider adding hickory or apple wood chunks.
Next, place a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and allow it to preheat for 1-2 minutes. Once hot, add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt completely. Then, stir in the bourbon mixture, allowing it to simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened. However, if it starts to blacken, immediately lower the heat or briefly remove the pan to prevent burning.
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The Perfect Sear
Once the bourbon mixture has thickened nicely, add the mushrooms and stir for about two minutes to coat them in the rich glaze. Then, push the mushrooms to the side to make room for the steaks.
Next, place the steaks in the pan and sear them for about 7-8 minutes per side, ensuring a beautiful crust forms. For the best results, aim for an internal temperature of 120F for medium-rare. To check the doneness accurately, use an instant-read thermometer. At the same time, make sure the smoky bacon is fully cooked for the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
After cooking, transfer the bacon-wrapped filets to a plate or cutting board. Then, let them rest for 10 minutes. This crucial step helps retain the juices, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Filet
Pair this great recipe with a classic pairing of a red wine like Cabernet or Merlot. Roasted green veggies like asparagus or green beans add color. Or, you can always go with the baked potato wrapped in foil idea. Maybe load it up with some cheese and chives if you’re going for a hearty meal.
A green salad with a lemon, herb, and then a light olive oil dressing is also always a winner. And, for a special romantic dessert, you can’t go wrong with a molten chocolate lava cake.
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Leftovers & Reheating Instructions
Got leftover steak? Keep any leftover filet mignon in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days. For the best results, reheat on a grill over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Alternatively, warm them in a 350F degree oven with a splash of beef broth to retain moisture. Sliced filet mignon is perfect for next-day sandwiches or also as a topping for spinach salads.
FAQs for Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Thick-cut bacon works best as it stays wrapped around the steak without overcooking before the steaks reach the perfect internal temperature.
Yes! Ribeye, New York strip, or sirloin work for this dinner option, but filet mignon is the most tender steak.
Filet mignon steaks come from the center of the finest aged beef tenderloin, making them one of the most sought-after and super-trimmed cuts with a buttery texture.
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Bacon Wrapped Filet
Ingredients
- 2 Filet Mignon Steaks
- 2 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Bourbon
- 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup Lght brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 stick Butter
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the bourbon, brown sugar, garlic cloves, lemon juice, plus salt & pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly and place to the side.
- Next, wrap steaks with bacon and use toothpicks to keep in place if necessary. Season with salt, pepper & cinnamon.
- Use some Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal to light fire and let burn for 10-15 minutes. Once charcoal is white hot, disperse over grill evenly for direct grilling. Optional: For a more intense flavor, add some hickory or apple wood chunks to the top of the charcoal.
- Set cast iron pan over fire about 2 minutes before cooking in order to heat up evenly.
- When pre-heated, add butter to pan and let melt. Once melted, add the bourbon mixture to the pan and let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Occasionally stir mixture, and pull off fire if it starts to blacken!
- Add mushrooms to skillet once the bourbon mixture has thickened and stir for 2 minutes.
- Push mushrooms to one side and place steaks in the skillet. Let steaks cook for 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature is at 125F (medium-rare). Make sure bacon is cooked thoroughly as well.
- Pull steaks & mushrooms off grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve & enjoy your Valentines Day!
