Bacon Wrapped Filet with Whipped Potatoes

Craving a 5 star meal, but like me, you work in the industry and get off at a late hour? This really satisfies the cravings, without paying that $50 dollar tab!! Enjoy with a small salad and a glass of red wine and you've got a perfect meal for 2. Or 3...or 4! :P If the butcher counter is closed, one of those prepackaged bacon wrapped filets are just the ticket! About $5-$7. They are usually sold in twos or by themselves.

pictured with basil olive oil drizzle (see Sauces)

Ingredients:

2, 6 oz filet of beef, (tenderloin) about 1 1/2 inches thick

ROOM TEMPERATURE, let it sit out for about 30 minutes.

2 slices of bacon

grill or steak seasoning

worcestershire sauce

olive oil

8 toothpicks soaked in water for 5 minutes

1 large russet potato, peeled, rough chopped

1/4 cup milk

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 tsp ground black pepper

salt to taste

• Take one filet, wrap snugly with bacon. Secure with 4 toothpicks. Do the same for the other filet and set on plate.
• Drizzle worcestershire sauce and olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with grill/steak seasoning, pressing the seasoning into the beef with the back of a spoon. Set aside to quick marinate.
• Start grill with coals until hot.
• Meanwhile, fill a pot of water up just enough to cover the potatoes with big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
• Cook the filets for about 5 minutes on each side >(for medium-rare. If you want it more well, adjust the time.)
• While the filets cook, drain then return potatoes to their pot. Stir in butter, milk, pepper, and dijon mustard. Whip with whisk until fluffy. Set aside.
• Divide the mashed potatoes on 2 plates. Place the each filet on an angle on the potatoes.
• Drizzle with lemon basil olive oil. Garnish with fresh basil leaf.

I hope you enjoy this dish!! Serves 2, but will easily be multiplied! Remember to enjoy a light salad with every meal! ;)