Grilled Flank Steak with Bacon Balsamic Glaze

• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons triple peppercorns (recommended: peppercorn melange)
• 1 flank steak, about 1 1/4 pounds
• Salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic flakes
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1. Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray over medium-high heat to preheat.
2. Place peppercorns in a plastic bag and smash with the flat side of a meat mallet, or bottom of a heavy skillet, until finely crushed.
3. Season both sides of flank steak with crushed peppercorns, salt and garlic flakes.
4. Place steak on hot pan and cook 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
5. Remove from heat and let steak rest 10 minutes.
6. Slice meat crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
7. While the steak is cooking, Place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp.
8. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid reduces.
9. In a small bowl, add broth and cornstarch, whisking until cornstarch is completely dissolved, and add to skillet.
10. Simmer 2 minutes bringing to a full boil, until sauce thickens.
11. Remove from heat, spoon sauce over steak slices and top with parsley.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/grilled-flank-steak-with-bacon-balsamic-glaze-recipe.html (may not work)