Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin

Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin

It's too cold and snowy outside to grill these so, we did them quickly in the oven.  I thought I would share as they are quite easy to cook when a grill is unavailable.  All you need are a few tenderloins, a strip of bacon for each and a toothpick (soaked in water) to secure the bacon...
Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin 

Ingredients: 
Beef tenderloin Medallions
Bacon
Olive Oil
Butter 
Salt
Pepper

Directions: 
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak. Wrap the steak with the bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbs butter and 1 Tbs olive oil. When melted, add the steak to the skillet and sear on both sides until a really nice color, about 1 minute per side.
Remove the skillet or dutch oven from the stove-top and place into the oven to finish cooking. (I do place the lid on my Dutch Oven to prevent splatter) Cook until medium rare, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.  

Recipe & Photos by: Diane Baker for Canning and Cooking at Home 
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