Everyone loves a good steak, except for vegetarians of course! I am very picky when it comes to steak because I like my steak well-done, seasoned well, and of course not too dry. So what kind of steak suits a girl like me? I'm all about the thin-cut steaks like a skirt or hanger-steaks. Those types of cuts usually come pre packed and ready to go, but if not I'm sure your local butcher can provide you with whatever steak needs you might have.
For this recipe, I wanted a sweet but savory marinade for my steak that would pair easily with whatever side dish I chose. Super simple recipe that uses pantry ingredients you probably already have!
Ingredients: (per serving)
- Skirt steak (0.5 lb)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar (dark or light)
- 1 grated garlic clove
- a pinch of Chili Pepper Flakes (optional)
Marinade the steak for about 1-2 hours and then let it rest for at least 30 minutes or until its room temperature. Best way to prepare the steak is on a grill, and if you don't have a grill I would suggest investing in one of those grill pans, they work wonderfully! Grill on each side for about 3-4 minutes to be well done (less time for a rarer steak). Make sure you let your steak rest for at least 3-4 minutes before slicing it against the grain. Spritz the pan with olive oil and My side dish for this particular meal was mashed red potatoes with olive oil and garlic salt and some yummy peas and carrots. This steak is very versatile in the way that you can basically pair this steak with just about any side dish. I hope this recipe convinces all my non-cooks out there that with just a couple simple ingredients and a dash of love, you can make an easy, tasty meal!
-La Breeyoot!
(Hebrew for enjoy)