Bacon-Wrapped Steak

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Steak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 bacon strips; 2 beef tenderloin steaks (5 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup Scotch; 1/2 cup diet ginger ale; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is surprisingly easy to make in the air fryer. A Scotch mushroom sauce turns the steak into an elegant, restaurant-quality dish.

Ingredients

2 bacon strips
2 beef tenderloin steaks (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup Scotch
1/2 cup diet ginger ale
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

Directions

Place bacon in a single layer in air-fryer basket. Cook at 350° until partially cooked but not crisp, 3-4 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Preheat air fryer to 375°. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper; wrap a strip of bacon around the side of each steak and secure with toothpicks. Place steaks in a single layer on greased tray in air fryer basket. Cook until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 7-10 minutes, turning halfway through.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and thyme in 1 tablespoon butter and the oil until tender; remove from heat. Add Scotch, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in ginger ale, brown sugar, soy sauce and sage.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts

1 filet with 1/3 cup mushroom mixture: 581 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.