Peppered Beef Steak With Strawberry Balsamic Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A sweet and sour sauce highlights the pepperiness of the steak. Any leftovers are also good cold. This sauce also goes well with chicken or turkey. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
200 g strawberries (europe's best whole country strawberries, frozen, 1/3 bag) |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon granulated sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup basil or 1/4 cup parsley, shredded |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick (1 1/2 lb) |
Directions:
1. For the glaze: In a saucepan, over medium heat, add olive oil, and heat, then add onion, garlic and Europe's Best Country Strawberries and cook, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes, or until strawberries are just softened. Add vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Purée in blender or food processor.
2. For the Steak: In a small bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, pepper and salt. Rub over steak. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes pr side for medium-rare, or longer until desired doneness. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carve steak thinly, across the grain. Arrange on a serving platter. Spoon over sauce. Garnish with basil.
3. Boneless rib steaks can be substituted for sirloin steaks.
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