Apricot-Glazed Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (about one inch thick)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tbsp water

Preparation:

1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. While butter melts, sprinkle steaks evenly with cumin, pepper, and salt. Cook steaks in melted butter 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Transfer steaks to a serving platter; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium.
3. Stir preserves and 2 tbsp water into drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 1 minute or until bubbly.
4. Place 1 steak on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce evenly over steaks. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 steak and 2 tbsp sauce).

Courtesy Cooking Light: Fresh Food Superfast