Sirloin Steak With Bacon And Molasses-glazed Onions

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices smoked bacon
• 4 (8 ounce) sirloin steaks (3/4-inch)
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 large)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon molasses

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in a small bowl.
• 2 heat 1 tablespoon of drippings over medium-high heat. add onion, and cook, stirring often, 10-15 minutes or until soft & a bit caramelized. stir in vinegar, molasses, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• 3 set aside.
• 4 sprinkle steaks with remaining salt and remaining pepper.
• 5 return remaining tablespoon drippings to pan, and cook steaks over medium-high heat to desired degree of doneness (2 minutes on each side for medium rare).
• 6 serve steaks with the caramelized onions.