Fuzzy’s Bacon Wrapped Filets

Fuzzy’s Bacon Wrapped Filets

NOTE: THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST STEAKS I’VE EVER HAD.

The following recipe is a demonstration on how to prepare my bacon wrapped filets on a Big Green Egg.

Ingredients:

2 Filet Mignons
4 grill ties
8 strips of center cut bacon
Rosemary
Thyme
Salt
Pepper
4 tablespoons of butter
1 shallot (will use 1/3-1/2 of it)
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
blue cheese crumbles

Pairs With: This is seriously one of the best steaks I’ve ever had.  Other than the brown butter we’re making…this needs absolutely nothing.

Suggested Side(s):
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Asian Vegetable Medley
Cheese and Broccoli
Steak Fries
Mac n’ Cheese

Fuzzy’s Bacon Wrapped Filets

Method Of Preparation:

Wrap each filet with three strips of bacon and tie them securely. Coat top and bottom with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Let rest at room temperature.
Make brown butter by browning and discarding two strips of bacon. Add 4 tablespoons of butter. Add 1/3-1/2 minced shallot and stir until browned. Add rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add minced garlic and stir until browned. Turn off heat.

Method Of Cooking:

Big Green Egg (other smoker or grill) directly on cast iron grate over the flame. Medium amount of Natural Lump Charcoal 500-550 degrees for 4-5 minutes per side.  Once the outside is seared on both ends, remove steak and let rest for 10 minutes before serving (cook times will vary based on Egg temperature and steak thickness).  Dress steak during rest period with brown butter reduction, crumbled bacon (used while making brown butter), and crumbled blue cheese.

Total Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes (30 minutes prep, 8-10 minutes cooking, 10 minutes dressing the plat).

Feeds: This steak is too good.  Every person deserves their own steak.   No Sharing.