Bacon-Wrapped Filet

Ingredients

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 beef filet steak, 8 to 10 ounces, 2 inches thick
• 1 piece thin bacon
• 1 tablespoon butter, more if needed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

• 1.

  Watch how to make this recipe.

• 2.

  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

• 3.

  Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak. Wrap the steak with the bacon and secure with a toothpick.

• 4.

  Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When melted, add the steak to the skillet and sear on both sides until a really nice color, about 1 minute per side.

• 5.

  Remove the skillet from the stovetop and place into the oven to finish cooking. Cook until medium rare, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.