Bacon Wrapped Filets with Green Beans

Ingredients for Filets

4 Thick slices of apple wood bacon

4 8-10 oz. Filet mignon steaks

Salt and pepper to season

4 Tablespoons salted butter

1 Garlic clove peeled

2 Tablespoons grape seed oil

Twine or toothpicks

Ingredients for Green Beans

1 Pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Teaspoon salt

1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

2 Teaspoons minced garlic

2 Teaspoons brown suger

1/2 Cup shaved, sliced, or slivered almonds

Instructions for Filets

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Wrap filets with bacon and secure with twine by wrapping and tying or by inserting a tooth pick at the end of the bacon wrap.

3. Season with salt an paper.

4. In skillet heat oil and butter on medium / high heat until butter turns brown.

5. Add filets and sear for 1 minute on each side.  Then turn filet on the bacon side and roll in hot pan for a minute or more.

6. Roast in oven 5-8 minutes for medium rare.

Instructions for Green Beans

1. Ensure beans are patted dry.

2. Add beans to a large skillet with oil.

3. Saute over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar and almonds.

5. Saute 10 minutes or until green beans are easily pierced with a fork.

6. Allow to cool slightly before serving.