Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Cowboy Butter
Turkey bacon-wrapped filets with cowboy butter are the ultimate indulgence for meat lovers, featuring tender beef wrapped in savory turkey bacon and topped with zesty homemade butter.
Ingredients
Cowboy Butter
- 5 Tbsp. salted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
Filets
- 2 pieces beef filet steaks (8 to 10 ounces, about 2 inches thick)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Cowboy Butter
- Mash 4 tablespoons of softened butter with parsley, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl.
- Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap, form it into a log, and refrigerate until firm—this should take about 30 minutes.
Prepare and Cook Steaks
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
- Season the steaks generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Wrap each filet with a slice of turkey bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and any leftover butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steaks until they develop a golden brown crust, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 7 to 10 minutes for a medium-rare finish.
- Once done, let the filets rest for 5 minutes before serving them with a generous slice of the cowboy butter on top.
Notes
Store leftover filets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet on low heat to prevent drying out. To vary the cowboy butter, you can include different herbs such as dill or thyme.