Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 ounces beef tenderloin steaks, 11/2 inches thick (6 to 8 ounes each)
  • • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed, each cut into quarters
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • Grilling time: 14–18 minutes
  • • Kosher salt
  • • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Vinaigrette
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a press
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Prep time: 15 minutes

Ready In 15 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes beforegrilling.
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  • Length: 15 minutes

Step 2

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450 to 550F) and medium heat (350 to 450F) and preheat a perforated grill pan over medium heat.
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Step 3

  • In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook the bacon and onion until the bacon is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • Length: 6 minutes

Step 4

  • Remove from the heat.

Step 5

  • Combine the vinaigrette ingredients, including cup oil, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper; whisk until smooth.
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Step 6

  • Put the mushrooms in a medium bowl and add cup of the vinaigrette.
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Step 7

  • Mix well. Reserve the remainingvinaigrette.

Step 8

  • Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice.
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  • Length: 8 minutes

Step 9

  • Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
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  • Length: 3 minutes

Step 10

  • Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on the grill pan and grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Don't move the mushrooms until the bottom sides are nicely browned.
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  • Length: 6 minutes

Step 11

  • Transfer the mushrooms to the skillet with the bacon and onions and warm over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring often.
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  • Length: 1 minutes

Step 12

  • Add the chives and mix well.
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Step 13

  • Serve the steaks warm with the mushroom mixture spooned on top. If desired, whisk the reserved vinaigrette and drizzle some over each steak.
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