Katie's Plate-Lick'n Balsamic Steak
One of my absolute favorite recipes is Balsamic Steak. I am not a big red meat person. I like steak, but I prefer fish, chicken and turkey as a more cost efficient meal. Steak is really good for a special occasion or when you get a great deal and I always buy meat on sale and freeze it for a future dinners. But this recipe is worth the wait and the cost. I have been making this recipe for so long, I don't even know which cookbook I got it from. I really only cook steak a few ways, but I love this recipe so much that 9 times out of 10, I will make it. In fact, when I told my Dad that I was making steak tonight, he knew exactly which recipe I was using. I love this steak with balsamic sauce so much, I could easily eat all of these steaks... no matter how full I am! As I was licking the plate (yes I did!!!!!!!), I was wishing for a good crusty bread to dip into the sauce.
Total Steps
3
Ingredients
6
Tools Needed
3
Ingredients
- 4 steaks (flat iron)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 0.0 olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a large non-stick pan on high heat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of kosher salt in the pan. Once the salt starts to jump, add the steaks and cook on medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F. Optionally, you can sear the steaks and then transfer them to the oven to finish cooking. Remove the steaks from the pan and allow them to rest.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium in the same pan. Add the butter and a few drops of olive oil (to prevent the butter from burning). Stir in about 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and the optional diced shallot. Be cautious, as the balsamic vinegar may splatter. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir for 3-4 minutes until the balsamic sauce thickens to a syrup consistency. Add the remaining balsamic vinegar.
Step 3
Serve the steak with sides like noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce. Pour the balsamic sauce over the steak.