Balsamic Marinated Steak - Cooking Recipes 101

Balsamic Steak Marinade is a quick and easy steak marinade recipe that is bursting with flavor. If you are a big fan of balsamic like I am you are going to love this!

Balsamic Marinated Steak serve on a bed of green leaves
Author: Cooking Recipes 101
Preparation Time: 20m prep
Cooking time: 6m cook
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: 183 cal

Nutrition facts:

• 183 calories
  
• 9 g fat
  
• 3 g saturated fat
  
• 42 mg cholesterol
  
• 66 mg sodium
  
• 1 g carbohydrate
  
• 24 g protein

Balsamic Steak Marinade is a quick and easy steak marinade recipe that is bursting with flavor. If you are a big fan of balsamic like I am you are going to love this! Simply mix up the ingredients and steak your favorite steak in the marinade overnight.

Ingredients:

• 2 fillet steaks, 3-4cm thick
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Grated zest of half a lemon
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch sea salt

Instructions:

1. Step 1 : Take the steaks out of the fridge at least 1 hour before you start to prepare the marinade. In a shallow bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic, lemon zest. pepper and sea salt.
2. Step 2: Turn the steaks in the marinade to coat each side well and leave to mannate for at least 1 hour in a cool place but not in the fridge.
3. Step 3: To cook, preheat a pan or griddle over a high heat. When the pan is smoking hot, add the steaks and cook for the required length of time. according to your taste. For a rare steak. cook for 2 mins each side and allow to rest for 6 mins. For a medium steak, cook for 3 mins each side and allow to rest for 5 mins. For a well-done steak, cook for 4 mins each side and serve immediately on a warmed plate.