Smoked Filet Mignon Wrapped in Applewoood Bacon wit

Name: Smoked Filet Mignon Wrapped in Applewoood Bacon with Herb Butter and Gorgonzola Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Canola Oil; 4 whole (4 Oz. Size) Filet Mignon Steaks, Choice Grade Or Above; Your Favorite Steak Seasoning Rub, To Taste; 2 Tablespoons Cracked Peppercorns; 4 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon; 1 stick Unsalted Butter At Room Temperature (I Like Plugra Brand European-style Butter); 1/2 heads Garlic, Peeled And Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 4 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Herbs That You Like (I Like Thyme And Rosemary); 4 ounces, fluid Gorgonzola Cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Canola Oil
4 whole (4 Oz. Size) Filet Mignon Steaks, Choice Grade Or Above
Your Favorite Steak Seasoning Rub, To Taste
2 Tablespoons Cracked Peppercorns
4 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon
1 stick Unsalted Butter At Room Temperature (I Like Plugra Brand European-style Butter)
1/2 heads Garlic, Peeled And Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
4 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Herbs That You Like (I Like Thyme And Rosemary)
4 ounces, fluid Gorgonzola Cheese

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Note: This recipe is best with overnight marinating of the meat, so plan ahead.
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Youll also need toothpicks for the assembly and your preferred flavor of wood chips for smoking.
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For the filet: Place the oils into a container or plastic zip bag.
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Add the steaks.
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Seal the bag/container and let the steaks marinate overnight in the fridge.
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Flip the package a couple of times while it marinates.
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Take meat out of the fridge and set it on the kitchen counter for about 20-30 minutes to bring to room temperature.
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Apply steak rub and cracked peppercorns on both top and bottom sides of the steaks.
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Wrap a slice of bacon around the edge of each filet and secure with toothpicks.
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In a small bowl, mix the butter with chopped garlic, lemon juice and chopped herbs.
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Set aside in the fridge.
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Heat your grill to 350 F (gas or charcoal) with a hot zone and a cool zone.
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Place the steaks on the cool side of the grill and put some wood chips on the hot side to generate some smokeyou want to smoke it first.
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When internal temperature of the filets are around 100 F (about 20 minutes), move them over to the hot side to grill to an internal temperature of 140 F for medium rare.
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Use tongs to turn the filets a few times so both sides have nice color.
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Remove them from the grill and place into a dish or foil pan.
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Put a big dollop of herb butter on top of each filet and loosely tent the dish with foil.
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Let them rest for 15 minutes in the loosely tented pan.
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The butter will melt and coat the filet and make a butter sauce with the juice from the resting steaks.
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Transfer the steaks to a warmed plate.
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Drizzle the meat with the butter juices from the foil pan.
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Garnish each steak with 1/4 of the crumbled Gorgonzola on top.
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Enjoy with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or grilled asparagus.

1432

kcal

Calories

123

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Canola Oil, 4 whole (4 Oz. Size) Filet Mignon Steaks, Choice Grade Or Above, Your Favorite Steak Seasoning Rub, To Taste, and more.

Yes, Smoked Filet Mignon Wrapped in Applewoood Bacon with Herb Butter and Gorgonzola Cheese 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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Smoked Filet Mignon Wrapped in Applewoood Bacon with Herb Butter and Gorgonzola Cheese

Tips for the best results

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My Personal Notes

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