how do you cook aldi bacon wrapped chuck tender filet

how do you cook aldi bacon wrapped chuck tender filet

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salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 beef filet steak, 5 to 10 ounces, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick 1 piece thin bacon 1 pat of butter 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tooth pick

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak. Wrap steak edge with bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Heat ovenproof skillet (I use cast iron) over medium heat. Add the oil. Add steak to the skillet and sear 2 minutes. Flip and sear other side 2 minutes. Flip steak again and add pat of butter on top of steak .

Remove the skillet from the stove and put immediately in oven for additional cooking. Cook for 8 minutes for rare, 11 minutes for medium, up to 18 minutes for well done (my preferred). Remove from oven. Remove toothpick. Rest steak for 5 minutes. Then, pig out!

Aldi bacon wrapped filet

FAQ

Why are filets wrapped in bacon?

Wrapping a tenderloin steak in bacon serves three purposes: 1) infuses the filet with savory, salty, umami goodness as it bastes the filet with bacon fat. 2) prevents the filets from drying out, making them even more succulently juicy as the fat seeps into the steaks. 3) creates a caramelized crust from the extra fat.

How to cook bacon wrapped filet mignon in sous vide?

Season filet mignons with salt and black pepper on all sides. Wrap 2 strips of bacon around each filet, securing with a tooth pick. Carefully place filets into ziplock bag and gently place into water bath. Cook for 2 hours.

What temperature should the grill be at when cooking fillets strips or bacon?

Ideally, you should get the temperature to around 450-degrees on a gas grill or set your filets on a grill rack directly over medium coals on a charcoal grill. Doing so will give them that incredible sear you’d get from a pan sear, leaving the outside somewhat crisp and the inside soft and tender.

How do you cook a Chuck Tender Filet?

Salt and pepper the filets. Place the Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets on a lined baking dish or on a sheet pan. Cook until desired doneness or 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes. If you don’t have Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets then you can always substitute it with a Ribeye Steak or a T-bone steak.

How do you cook chuck tender filets in a crock pot?

First, preheat the oven to 450F. Salt and pepper the filets. Place the Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets on a lined baking dish or on a sheet pan. Cook until desired doneness or 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Does Aldi have bacon wrapped filets?

We don’t typically talk too much about milk or eggs (other than perhaps briefly raving about how low the prices are) because they’re normal shopping items and we take for granted that Aldi does them just fine. But when I bring up “the” bacon wrapped filet … well, that’s another conversation entirely.

How do you cook bacon on a grill?

Wrap the filets with a piece of raw bacon and secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle the filet with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the filets on the center of the grill to ensure even cooking.

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