Caramelised Balsamic Steaks

Name: Caramelised Balsamic Steaks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lean sirloin, rib eye or flat iron steaks; 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic or red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon muscovado or dark brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed or 5ml/1tsp garlic purée; 1 large sprig freshly chopped rosemary; 1-2 teaspoons mild chilli powder

A great mid week steak supper dish that is ready in under 20 minutes with a marinade made with balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, fresh rosemary and seasoning.

prep time
5 mins

cook time
15 minutes

serves
2 people

Based on a 2cm thick steak

To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side

To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side

To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side

Ingredients

2 lean sirloin, rib eye or flat iron steaks
For the Balsamic Marinade:
2 tablespoons good quality balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon muscovado or dark brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed or 5ml/1tsp garlic purée
1 large sprig freshly chopped rosemary
1-2 teaspoons mild chilli powder

Method

In a large non-metallic dish, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Place the steaks in the marinade and coat on both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours or, if time allows, overnight, turning once.
Remove the steaks from the marinade and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue according to your preference. Set aside to rest on a warm plate.
Serve the steaks with saute mushrooms and onions and potato wedges.