Here’s the wild part: don’t over-salt the steak because bacon is already salty—it’s basically cured pig candy. A generous crack of black pepper, maybe some garlic powder, and a whisper of smoked paprika are all you need. You can always add salt at the table; you can’t un-salt a steak.
Now, let the wrapped filet rest for another 10 minutes after seasoning—this helps the flavors mingle like awkward teenagers at a dance. While you wait, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and get a cast-iron skillet screaming hot on the stove. If you don’t have cast iron, use any oven-safe pan—just don’t use nonstick unless you want a lecture from me about heat limits.
Sear like you mean it
Drop a tablespoon of butter or avocado oil into the smoking skillet—the oil should shimmer, not smoke like a bonfire. Place the filet sideways in the pan (so the bacon seam faces up) and sear for 2–3 minutes per side. You’re looking for a deep, mahogany crust, not a pale tan—that browned bit is where flavor lives.
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Once all sides are golden, including the bacon edges, transfer the skillet to the oven for 6–8 minutes for medium-rare (internal temp 130°F / 54°C). Pop quiz: if you like well-done steak, I respect your choice, but please leave the room—this recipe is for people who love their beef tender.
After the oven, rest the steak for 5 minutes under loose foil—this lets the juices settle down after their hot-tub session. If you cut into it immediately, you’ll flood the plate like a broken dam, and we’re trying to impress ourselves here, remember?
