Mock Filet Mignon is one of those classic “pretend it’s fancy” recipes from mid-century cookbooks — taking humble ground beef and turning it into something that looks far more elegant than it really is. Wrapped in bacon and baked quickly, this budget-friendly dish was designed to impress without the expense.
Mock Filet Mignon
Mock Filet Mignon is a vintage, budget-friendly dinner that turns ground beef into a surprisingly elegant meal. Mixed with rice and seasonings, wrapped in bacon, and baked until savory and crisp, this mid-century classic was designed to look fancy without the high price tag.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into patties about ¾-inch thick.
- Wrap one slice of bacon around each patty and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the patties in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 450°F for about 15 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the patties are heated through.
- Serve with your favorite mushroom gravy or sauce.
Adapted from Ground Beef Cookbook, (Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers), Favorite Recipes Press, 1983
If you like this recipe, try these Mock Apple Pie (zucchini) and Ramen Taco Skillet
Worcestershire sauce was a popular flavor booster in mid-century cooking, adding depth to budget-friendly meat dishes like this one.
Encyclopaedia Britannica – Worcestershire Sauce
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Worcestershire-sauce