Elegant Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Balsamic Onion Reduction
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite dish featuring succulent filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon, accompanied by a luscious balsamic onion reduction. A culinary masterpiece that is sure to impress any discerning palate.
Ingredients
1 | ⁄4 cup canola oil |
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1 -2 | tablespoons canola oil |
2 | medium onions, thinly sliced |
1 | pound filet mignon, cut into 4 pieces |
1⁄8 | teaspoon salt |
4 | bacon slices |
1⁄4 | teaspoon pepper |
| • | crushed black peppercorns |
1⁄4 | cup sugar |
1⁄2 | cup balsamic vinegar |
Instructions
Preparation of Balsamic Onion Reduction | |
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| 1. | Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over high heat. |
| 2. | Add thinly sliced onions and reduce the heat to medium. |
| 3. | Season with salt and pepper, stirring thoroughly. |
| 4. | Cook the onions slowly for approximately 15 minutes until very soft. |
| 5. | Sprinkle sugar over the onions and reduce the heat to low. |
| 6. | Mix well and cook for 5-10 more minutes, allowing most of the liquid to be absorbed. |
| 7. | Pour in balsamic vinegar and cook for 20-40 minutes until a dark, rich syrup is formed. |
Preparation of Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon | |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. |
| 2. | Heat canola oil in an oven-proof skillet. |
| 3. | Wrap a slice of bacon around each piece of filet mignon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. |
| 4. | Season the steaks with crushed black peppercorns. |
| 5. | Sear each side of the filets for about 2 minutes. |
| 6. | Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes for a medium-rare doneness. |
| 7. | Remove the filets from the skillet and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving with the warm balsamic onion reduction poured on top. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 613.5 kcal |
| Protein | 22.3 g |
| Fat | 47.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 19.6 g |
Published on Aug 03, 2024 by Luminița