FILET MIGNON WITH BACON CREAM SAUCE

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) filet mignon (beef tenderloin)

1 tsp olive oil

3 slices bacon, chopped

1 tbsp butter, 4 shallots, diced

¼ cup half-and-half cream

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Method

Preheat an outdoor grill on medium-high, and lightly oil the grate. Brush the filets with olive oil, and cook on the preheated grill to desired doneness (about 4 minutes per side for medium rare). An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Set the steaks aside on a platter tented with aluminium foil to rest.

While the steaks are resting, prepare the sauce. Cook and stir the chopped bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until the bacon pieces are crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and shallots, and cook and stir until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the half-and-half, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, for about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve over the steaks.