Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon w/ Chocolate Balsamic Red Wine Reduction:

Cook Time                 10-20 min

Temp                     med-high

Number                     2

Prep Time                  10 min

Ingredients:

• 2 8oz mignon filets
• 2 slices bacon
• 2 t Arbosana EVOO (or other unflavored EVOO)
• ¼ C Chocolate Balsamic
• ¼ C red wine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 small sprigs rosemary
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat grill. Place garlic & EVOO in small saucepan, sauté over med-low heat until garlic starts to get soft. Add balsamic and wine, stir constantly until reduced by ½.
2. Wrap each filet with bacon, securing with toothpicks. Lightly season with salt & pepper.
3. Grill to med-rare, about 5min per side. Or cook to desired doneness.
4. Remove toothpicks and drizzle with balsamic wine reduction. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.