POOR MAN'S FILET MIGNON

Poor Man's Filet Mignon image

Kansas is a leading beef producer, so this is a fitting recipe for our state. Our family, including the grandchildren, loves this hearty main dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 slices bread, crumbled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried celery flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 bottle (18 ounces) hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, divided
2 pounds lean ground beef
12 bacon strips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Form into 12 patties. Wrap a bacon slice around the sides of each patty and secure with a toothpick. , Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, basting frequently with remaining barbecue sauce the last 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.