i wanted to stay in, but was craving some steak – tango sur style. bought some wine, and flank steak was on sale at mariano’s! so here’s a good substitute if you’re looking for something simple to make but can’t get out to a steakhouse.

this was delicious, flavorful, and filling, and we had some leftovers for steak salad today!

perfectly medium rare

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balsamic glazed steak

adapted from my fiance likes it so it must be good!

prep time: 2 hrs | total time: 30 min  | serves: 3-4 (depending on size)

what you need:

• 1 lb flank steak
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ground mustard, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, sugar

• melt butter in a saucepan over med-high heat – add garlic and onions and saute for about 3-5 minutes

• add balsamic vinegar and bring to boil – then reduce and let it simmer
• add pinches of sugar, ground mustard, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika with chicken stock and soy sauce and bring to boil again
• let it cool and marinate the meat for at least 1-2 hours, reserve a bit of the liquid for the finished steak

• heat a large skillet over med-high heat and add olive oil, garlic, and onions
• add steak and cook to your liking (we eat med rare, so about 5-6 minutes each side)

• let steak rest on cutting board for 5-10 minutes before you slice
• heat up remaining marinade and serve with veggies! (i did with creamed spinach and homemade fries)