Steaks With Mushrooms, Bleu Cheese & Frizzled Shallots

Found this on www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com and it sounds very rich and absolutely delicious. This won 1st place in the National Beef Cook-Off in the "Inspired By" category. Think I'll make this for my DH on Valentine's Day. Preparation time includes cooking time.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 32  ounces beef round tip steaks, cut 1 inch thick (four 8oz steaks)
• 4  slices bacon, thick-sliced cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2  shallots, small and thinly sliced, separated into rings
• 8  ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, diced
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Directions

1. Cook bacon in nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2. Remove bacon with slotted spoon to paper towels, reserving 2 to 3 tablespoons drippings in skillet; set aside.
3. Meanwhile combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
4. Add shallots; toss to coat.
5. Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Add shallots and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until well browned, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon to paper towels; set aside.
8. Reduce heat to medium.
9. Season beef steaks evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
10. Place steaks in same skillet; cook 14 to 15 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning occasionally (do not overcook).
11. Remove to serving platter; season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and keep warm.
12. Add mushrooms and water to skillet then cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
13. Add cream and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cream is almost absorbed.
14. Stir in cheese and bacon.
15. Spoon mushroom mixture over steaks and top with shallots & parsley.