BACON WRAPPED BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE CAKES

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Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Spinach and Cheese Cakes image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages frozen chopped spinach, 10 ounces each
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 for onion, 2 tablespoons to fry cakes
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, 3 handfuls
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 handfuls
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thin slices bacon, look for packaged bacon marked "Center Cut" in packaged meats case
4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick
Coarse salt and cracked black pepper, season to your tastes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup beef stock, available on soup aisle
4 small Roma tomatoes
Extra-virgin oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons chopped or snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Defrost spinach in microwave. Wring spinach dry by nesting in kitchen towel and twisting towel over garbage bowl or sink until spinach has given off all of its liquid. Place spinach in a medium mixing bowl. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil and onion and saute the onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add onion to spinach in bowl and return pan to stove top. Turn off heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients to spinach: bread crumbs, cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Combine mixture with a fork, then form into 3-inch patties. Set aside.
  • Line bacon up on meat-safe cutting board a few inches apart. Preheat a second skillet over high heat. Reheat the spinach cakes skillet over medium high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper and set on bacon slices in the center of each slice. Wrap bacon over steaks. Place seam side down in pan and cook 2 minutes on each side. Add 2 tablespoons oil to spinach cakes pan and set cakes in to cook. Work in 2 batches if necessary. Cook cakes 3 minutes on each side.
  • Reduce heat to medium under steaks after the first 2 minutes on each side. Cook meat another 6 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, for medium rare to medium well doneness.
  • Remove meat from the pan and let it rest. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and flour and cook together 1 minute. Whisk in wine and deglaze pan. Whisk in broth and thicken sauce 1 minute. Add remaining tablespoon butter and remove skillet from heat.
  • Quarter tomatoes lengthwise.
  • To serve, set the spinach cakes and steaks beside each other on 2/3 of serving plates and pour sauce evenly over steaks. Scatter a quartered tomato next to spinach cakes on each plate. Drizzle tomatoes with oil, season with salt and pepper and top with chopped chives. Serve plates immediately.

fahad ahmed
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese cakes were the perfect side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mpho Malope
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This recipe is a keeper! The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were so tender and juicy. The spinach and cheese cakes were also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


JANI TYPIST
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks are always cooked to perfection and the spinach and cheese cakes are always fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zafar ullah Gabool
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese cakes were fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ana Sandulache
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed the spinach and cheese cakes in this dish. The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Kigha Prosper
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This dish was a little too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were very flavorful and the spinach and cheese cakes were very cheesy. I would recommend this recipe for people who enjoy rich and flavorf


Julio hernandes
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese cakes were the perfect side dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Al Mahmud Saadi
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This recipe is a keeper! The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were so tender and juicy. The spinach and cheese cakes were also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Hammad Anjum
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks are always cooked to perfection and the spinach and cheese cakes are always fluffy and delicious.


Deepa Kunwar
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese cakes were fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


MD Balaet
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I'm not usually a fan of beef tenderloin, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon wrapped steaks were so flavorful and juicy. The spinach and cheese cakes were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Promise
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks and the spinach and cheese cakes. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


O'mar Bennett
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The bacon wrapped beef tenderloin steaks were cooked to perfection and the spinach and cheese cakes were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.