Filet Mignon With Bacon Chimichurri Recipe

Name: Filet Mignon With Bacon Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons garlic, minced; 4 fresh thyme sprigs, coarsely chopped; 2 rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 medium red onion, minced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 24 ounces beef tenderloin steaks; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/2 cup packed flat leaf parsley; 1/4 cup packed oregano leaves; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb bacon, minced

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 fresh thyme sprigs, coarsely chopped
2 rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped
1 cup dry red wine
1 medium red onion, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
24 ounces beef tenderloin steaks
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup packed flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup packed oregano leaves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb bacon, minced

1
MARINATE THE STEAK: In a large, shallow dish, combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, wine, onion and olive oil. Add the hanger steaks and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
MAKE THE CHIMICHURRI: In a food processor, pulse the garlic, parsley, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil until the herbs are pureed. Scrape into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook the bacon in 2 batches over moderate heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool, then finely chop. Add Bacon to chimichurri.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scrape the marinade off the steaks and season them with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbl oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear steaks quickly on both sides until brown, then place in an oven safe dish, put into the oven.
4
Spoon 2 Tbl of the chimichurri sauce over each Fliet.
5
Roast steaks in the oven, at 350, for about 9 minutes for medium - with an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). You may adjust this time to allow the steaks to finish just below your desired degree of doneness if medium is not what you prefer. Remove from the oven, and serve.

1633

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons garlic, minced, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, coarsely chopped, 2 rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped, 1 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Filet Mignon With Bacon Chimichurri falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Filet Mignon With Bacon Chimichurri

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Variations & substitutions

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