Cooking the Bacon Wrapped Filets

Prep Time:   5 Minutes
Cook Time:  10 - 20 Minutes
Total Time:  15 - 25 Minutes
Servings:  2

Ingredients

For the Filet Mignon

• 2 Thick cut Tenderloin round 
• 1 Strip of Bacon per steak
• 1 Tablespoon Loubier Gourmet Hot or Mild Chipotle Rub
• ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil 
• 4 Tablespoons of Butter
• 2 Clove of Garlic
• Herbs of your Choice (We went with Rosemary)

For the Roasted Romaine

• 1 Small Romaine head
• Half an Onion, Thinly Sliced
• Half a tomato, Thinly Sliced 
• Crumbled Blue Cheese 
• 1 Tablespoon Ranch dressing 
• ½ Teaspoon Loubier Gourmet All Purpose Hot or Mild Seasoning 

Directions

For the Filet Mignon

• Step 1
  Preheat the pan on high with no oil.
• Step 2
  Coat steaks with olive oil. Rub with Loubier Gourmet Hot or Mild All Purpose Seasoning.
• Step 3
  Wrap a single strip of applewood smoked bacon around the rim of the filet, secure with a toothpick to prevent unraveling.
• Step 4
  Sear one side for a couple minutes until preferred crust is developed. Try not to move the filet too much. When you flip the filets let them sear for a minute or so, then it is time to base them. Add your butter, garlic, and herbs. Once your butter has melted, grab a spoon, tilt the pan towards you and begin to pick the butter mixture with the spoon and pour it over the steaks. Feel free to put the garlic and herbs on top of the steaks while you do this. Do this for a minute or so, or until internal temperatures have reached 10 below 125 degrees F for Rare, 130 degrees F for Medium Rare, 140 degrees F for Medium, 150 degrees F for Medium-well, or 160 degrees F for Well-done. Let rest for 10 minutes so it successfully hits preferred temp.

• Step 5
  Serve with Roasted Romaine and enjoy :)

For the Roasted Romaine 

• Step 1
  Rinse romaine head in the sink, then cut in half and dry.
• Step 2
  Thinly slice onion and tomato for topping.
• Step 3
  On an open flame place, the romaine half cut side down for just 20 seconds just for color. Toss in the dressing and finish with a few pinches of Loubier Gourmet seasoning.
• Step 4
  Crumble blue cheese over romaine halves and top with tomato and onion.
• Step 5
  Serve with Filet Mignon and enjoy :)