Recipe: Mock Fillet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce (using ground beef)

MOCK FILLET MIGNON

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if meat is lean)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
4 strips bacon
FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE:
1 (4 oz) can mushroom pieces, drained
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper

Combine meat, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Wrap each with bacon, fasten with toothpicks.

Cook on grill 10 to 15 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.

Serve with sauce made by sauteing mushrooms in melted butter and adding seasonings.

Servings: 4
Source: The Mississippi Cookbook