Traeger Kitchen
Reverse Seared Filet Mignon With Red Wine Reduction
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Mesquite
We’re smoking tender filet mignon wrapped with bacon, then cranking the grill up for a wood-fired sear and finishing it all off by drizzling on a homemade, red wine reduction sauce.
Ingredients
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
Grill: 225˚2
Wrap each filet with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Season liberally with Traeger Prime Rib Rub.3
Place steaks directly on the grill grate and cook until the internal temperature reaches 115℉, start checking after about 20 minutes.Grill: 225˚
Probe: 115˚4
Remove steaks from grill and set aside. Increase grill temperature to 500℉ and preheat 10 minutes.Grill: 500˚5
For the Red Wine Reduction Sauce: In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and shallots and sauté until translucent. Add red wine and beef stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and let simmer until reduced by half. Add rosemary, remove from heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon cold butter. Season with salt to taste.6
When grill is preheated, place steaks back on the grill and sear for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 125℉ for medium-rare.Grill: 500˚Probe: 125˚7
Remove from grill and let rest 5 to 7 minutes before serving.8
Serve steaks with your favorite sides and a spoonful of red wine reduction sauce over the top. Enjoy!