How to Make a Savory, Juicy 'Poor Mans' Filet Mignon

Got bacon? Got ground beef? You have a fancy cheap dinner! This is a tasty take on Filet Mignon that costs a tenth of the price.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Bacon
• 1-2 lb Ground Beef
• Bread crumbs
• 1-2 eggs
• Onion powder
• Garlic Powder
• Toothpicks
• Baking sheet, Broiler pan or Grill

1. One pound ground beef will make 3 'Filets'.
2. Mix egg with beef.
3. Mix ground beef with 1/2 cup bread crumbs to every pound.
4. Mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons, each, garlic and onion powder to each pound of beef (to taste).
5. Form into Fat, square edged patties.
6. You will need two slices of bacon per patty. Take the first piece and wrap it around the side edge of the patty, then add the second slice on the other side and wrap the same way, but in the opposite direction.
7. Tack the edges of the bacon to the patty with toothpicks; the easy way to do this is to twist the toothpick in while pushing slightly and it will slide right in without changing the shape of the patties.
8. You can broil these on a cookie sheet or broiler pan. Watch the bacon until it is crisp and the beef is at least 160 degrees.
   
   If you are using fresh, organic, no hormone, free range beef then rare is fine (even encouraged). Rare would be 140-145 degrees. Same rule applies for grilling!

Tips & Warnings

• Fresh onions and mushrooms can be pressed into the tops prior to grilling or broiling!
• There always has been some risk associated with eating raw shellfish, or any uncooked meat or eggs. Public health authorities advise that individuals with impaired immune systems or related health problems cook their shellfish, meat and eggs thoroughly to minimize risks.