Balsamic Caprese Grilled Steak
This balsamic Caprese grilled steak is a perfectly-grilled, simply marinated steak, topped with a mini Caprese salad and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Equipment
- grill
- resealable plastic bag
Ingredients
Marinade and Steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon herbs
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic
- 8 ounces strip steak
Caprese Topping
- 3 mozzarella pearls
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze or to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, and garlic to a resealable plastic bag. Pat the strip steak dry and add steak into the marinade. Reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Brush grill grates with oil or grill spray. Preheat a gas grill with burners on High and lid closed for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove steak from marinade, and allow excess to drip off; discard marinade. Place steak directly on grill grates over High heat. Sear with lid closed, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Rotate steak 45 degrees halfway through cooking on each side for crosshatch grill marks.
- Move steak to indirect heat and cook to your preferred doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for a rare strip steak or 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
- Quarter mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes, and slice basil leaves into very thin strips. Place topping on steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze to serve.
Notes
The snack-size portions of mozzarella by Belgioso are the perfect size for the caprese topping. I do not recommend grilling the steak beyond medium rare. The balsamic vinegar in the marinade may go from caramelized to burned if cooked longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steakCalories: 948kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 65gFat: 72gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 751mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 6mg
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