Cheese-Topped Steaks
Whether sizzled in a skillet or browned under the broiler, this simple steak cooks in six minutes. A blue cheese and bacon mixture heightens the flavor.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
26 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese (2 ounces)
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4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
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1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
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4 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick (about 2 pounds total)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
1.
In a small bowl stir together cheese, bacon, nuts, thyme, garlic, and pepper; set aside.
2.
Trim fat from steaks. Sprinkle steaks with salt. Lightly coat a grill pan or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat pan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium. Add steaks, half at a time if necessary; cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until steaks reach desired doneness.
3.
To serve, spoon cheese mixture over steaks (below). Cover with foil and let stand for 5 minutes to soften cheese. Makes 4 servings.
4.
Broiling directions: Preheat broiler. Place steaks on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat until steaks reach desired doneness, turning once. Allow 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare and 12 to 15 minutes for medium. Top with cheese mixture as above. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 440, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 672 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 56 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 13%, Iron 32%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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