Faux Filet Mignon

prep time:
35 min
total time:
40 min
Makes 8 servings
AngelaAngela Burgess

No one will guess that these tender “fillets” are made from inexpensive ground sirloin!

ingredients

  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 lbs. ground sirloin
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1/4 cup red wine

directions

  • 1

    1. Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with oil. In food processor process 1 1/2 cup mushrooms with onion until finely minced. In non-stick skillet melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add mushroom mixture and 1/4 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.

  • 2

    2. Combine onion mixture, sirloin, egg, 2 Tbsp. parsley, Worcestershire, pepper and remaining salt. Shape into 8 patties.

  • 3

    3. Place on broiler pan. wrap 1 slice bacon around each; secure with toothpicks. Broil, turning once 6-7 minutes per side.

  • 4

    4. Whisk flour into broth. In clean skillet melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add remaining mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Add wine; cook 30 seconds. Add broth; cook, stirring, until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Arrange patties on platter; top with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

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