Sizzling Peaches & Steak

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp and brown. Remove from skillet. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet; set aside.

2. Trim fat from meat. Lightly season meat with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a heavy 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add meat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 8 to 15 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally. Use 1/2 cup of the Peach Steak Sauce to brush on steaks during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

3. Meanwhile, in the large skillet heat the reserved 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings. Add peaches and cook over medium-high heat about 3 minutes or until peaches are brown and heated through, stirring and turning peaches occasionally.

4. To serve, place a toast slice on each plate. Top with bacon, a steak, and the peaches. Pass remaining Peach Steak Sauce. Makes: 4 servings

Peach Steak Sauce: Peel, pit, and cut up 2 fresh medium peaches. Place peaches in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until almost smooth. In a small saucepan combine pureed peaches, 1/4 cup peach or apricot nectar, 2 tablespoon condensed beef consomm¿ or condensed beef broth, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

SHOPPING LIST :

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thick-sliced bacon
4  6-ounces boneless beef flat iron, ribeye, or Delmonico steaks
Salt and pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
peaches
Texas toast