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Sweet Balsamic Marinated Steak

Juicy, tender steak marinated in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, perfect for grilling or pan-searing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Steak
  • 1.5 lb flank steak or sirloin
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Resealable bag
  • Grill or skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, mustard, and herbs.
  2. Place steak in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove steak from marinade, pat dry, and season lightly with salt.
  5. Cook steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired doneness.
  6. Let rest 5–10 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with fresh herbs or balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 580mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate overnight. Works with flank, sirloin, or ribeye.

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