Mustard-Crusted Filet Mignon |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 (8 ounce) filet mignon (center cut if possible) |
1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste |
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb (not dry!) |
2 slices bacon (cooked and finely minced) |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely minced) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat the oil in a large pan, just enough to coat, on medium-high until barely smoking.
3. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper, pat into steak.
4. Brown well on both sides (about 3 mins).
5. Meanwhile, mix together last five ingredients, and divide over the tops of the filets.
6. If possible, Put skillet directly into oven, if not oven safe remove from the pan; blot the bottom of the meat dry with paper towels and place the filets in a baking pan.
7. Bake for about 7 minutes for medium rare, or as desired.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes, serve.
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