Balsamic Seasoned Steak Recipes

THE BEST EASY BALSAMIC STEAK MARINADE RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
• Pour the marinade into a gallon zip lock freezer bag. Add the steaks, seal the bag, and move them around to coat well.
• Marinate for at least 3 hours and no more than 8 hours. (More may result in mushy meat.)
• Cook sirloin steaks as desired on the grill, or cook steaks in the oven like this.

BALSAMIC-SEASONED STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place steak on a broiler pan; sprinkle with pepper. Broil 4 in. from heat 7 minutes. Meanwhile, mix vinegar and steak sauce., Turn steak; drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar mixture. Broil just until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes. , Remove steak to a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak into 1/4-in. slices; return to broiler pan, arranging slices close together. Drizzle slices with remaining vinegar mixture; top with cheese. Broil just until cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds.

BALSAMIC MARINATED SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pierce meat all over with a fork; add to marinade, and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature at least 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
• Heat grill to high; oil grates. Remove steaks from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill steaks 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest 5 minutes.

FLAT IRON STEAK WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Brush steak with olive oil, then press into ground peppercorns and season with salt; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add flat iron, and cook to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Once the steak has finished cooking, remove to a plate and keep warm. Stir the minced garlic into the skillet, and cook over medium heat until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by half.
• Thinly slice the flat iron steak across the grain, and arrange on a serving platter. Pour the reduced balsamic overtop, and sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

THE BEST STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED STEAKS BALSAMICO

Steps:

• Place marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until blended. Place steaks in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over steaks and turn to coat. Seal bag and marinate steaks in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Meanwhile, heat cheese in small saucepan over medium-low heat until melted, stirring frequently, about 2 to 4 minutes. Serve steaks with cheese sauce.

BALSAMIC MARINATED STEAK

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over steak in shallow glass dish. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Grill steak 4 to 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness. Remove from grill; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 5 min.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and pepper; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are tender. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Serve with onion mixture.

BALSAMIC STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Mince shallots (3).
• Place butter in pan over medium heat and saute shallots until clear.
• Add sugar and balsamic vinegar.
• Bring to boil and stir constantly until sauce thickens slightly.
• Immediately ladle over freshly grilled steaks.

BALSAMIC AND GARLIC MARINATED STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except for the steak in a shallow glass dish or a food storage bag.
• Add steak, turning to coat.
• Cover the dish or seal the bag.
• Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• Remove steak from the marinade; reserve marinade.
• Grill over direct high heat for 5 minutes; turn steak and sear the other side.
• Move steak to a cooler part of the grill; cover and grill until desired doneness, turning and brushing with reserved marinade once or twice. (This is a good time to place packet potatoes or a vegetable packet over the hot side of the grill to go with your steak. Don't forget to turn them occasionally while your steak cooks).
• Discard any remaining marinade.
• To serve, cut beef into slices across the grain into slices.