Indulge in a culinary symphony where succulent beef steak meets the vibrant tang of strawberry balsamic sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The tender beef steak, cooked to your desired doneness, is generously seasoned with cracked black pepper, garlic, and herbs, creating a savory and aromatic crust. The strawberry balsamic sauce is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, with a hint of acidity from the balsamic vinegar that perfectly complements the richness of the beef. This article features three tantalizing variations of this dish: classic peppered beef steak with strawberry balsamic sauce, a delightful beef tenderloin variation, and a unique grilled flank steak option. Each recipe offers its own distinct twist on this culinary masterpiece, ensuring that there's something for every palate to savor.
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JOHNNY GARLIC'S GRILLED PEPPERED STEAK WITH CABERNET BALSAMIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Cut flank steak into 8-ounce portions and lightly tenderize with mallet. Dust with crushed black pepper and kosher salt. Press salt and pepper into steak with the palm of hand. Transfer steaks to a baking dish and place in the refrigerator. Let marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add extra-virgin olive oil and onions and lightly saute until onions are caramelized. Add garlic and cook until garlic begins to turn brown. Deglaze with wine and balsamic vinegar. Add sugar and let simmer and reduce for 20 to 30 minutes until mixture reduces to 3/4 cup.
- Place steaks over a hot grill. Move once on first side to mark the steaks, cook for 5 minutes and flip, again only moving once to mark steak, cook for 4 minutes. When desired doneness is achieved, remove steaks from grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Strain wine mixture and return to heat to reduce for 5 more minutes or until thick syrup is created. Serve with the steaks.
THE BEST PEPPER STEAK
Pepper steak is a Chinese-American stir-fry dish that coats tender sliced steak and crisp-tender bell peppers in a deeply savory and slightly sweet sauce. We used flank steak here, but it is equally delicious with skirt or flap steak. No matter the cut, make sure to slice it thinly across the grain to ensure the meat is tender in the final dish. We tested bell peppers cut into a variety of sizes and found that one-inch pieces worked best, yielding peppers cooked to the perfect doneness (not too snappy but not at all mushy).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Freeze the flank steak until the meat is slightly frozen and firm enough to thinly slice with ease, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Finely grate 2 cloves of the garlic into a large bowl. Peel the ginger and cut it in half. Finely grate one of the ginger halves into the same bowl; reserve the remaining ginger. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Shaoxing wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar and several large grinds of pepper to combine. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain on a very slight bias into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Cut any extra-long pieces in half; the strips should be no longer than 3 to 4 inches. Add to the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- About 30 minutes before finishing the dish, use tongs to transfer the steak to a large baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels and arrange in a single layer. Lay additional paper towels on top to help absorb any excess marinade. Set aside to take the chill off the meat.
- Whisk together the beef broth, sesame oil, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and a couple large grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Finely mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add to a small bowl. Finely mince the remaining ginger and add to the same bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add a third of the steak strips in a single layer and cook until well-browned on the first side, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned on the second side, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a large plate. Cook the remaining steak in 2 additional batches, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of canola oil per batch. Transfer to the plate.
- Lower the heat to medium high. Add the onion and a splash of water to the empty skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits and stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the red and green bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently and adding another splash of water if the skillet starts to get too brown on the bottom, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
- Return the steak to the skillet and stir to combine. Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pepper steak to a large serving platter and top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.
FILET MIGNON WITH RICH BALSAMIC GLAZE
This is an elegant and quick romantic dinner for two. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.
Provided by LINDA W.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.
- Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 63.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
PEPPER-CRUSTED STEAK WITH STRAWBERRY ZINFANDEL SAUCE AND ORANGE-MUSTARD AIOLI
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Blend the mustard, mayonnaise, 1/4 of orange juice, and salt, and pepper, to taste in a food processor or blender.
- In a saucepan, combine the wine with the strawberries, orange-flavored liqueur, beef stock, and honey. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until its reduced by half. Pour the mixture into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Coat the steaks in black peppercorns and season liberally with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the steaks for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer the pan to the oven, and cook for 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
- While the steak is cooking, mix together the frisee, red onion, tomatoes, apples, and radishes in a bowl. Whisk together the remaining orange juice, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Season the dressing with salt, and pepper, to taste. Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Serve the steaks over a bed of the salad and top with the zinfandel sauce and a bit of the aioli.
FILET MIGNON AND BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES
Also great for barbecues! The succulent meat together with this summer fruit complement each other surprising well! A great idea for something new. Serve steaks over mashed potatoes.
Provided by cdagirl
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together the strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl, and allow to sit for 1 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe, heavy steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper on both sides, gently place in the hot skillet, and sear each side until well-browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer the steaks to a platter, and tent with foil to rest.
- Pour steak juices from the skillet into a small saucepan. Strain the strawberries and discard the liquid. Add the strawberries to the steak juices, bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat, and melt the butter into the sauce, tilting the pan several times to gently incorporate the butter into the sauce. Serve each fillet topped with about 1/2 cup of strawberries and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 127.3 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
BRANDIED PEPPER STEAK
Years ago, a woman that had a son who was a chef shared this recipe of his with us. It is now a frequently requested family favorite.
Provided by TINA.FRANCO
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Round Steak Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season steak with salt and pepper, and firmly press seasonings into steak. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, combine clarified butter, sage, thyme and rosemary. Cook until herbs begin to brown, then remove herbs.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Sear steak for 10 to 15 minutes on each side. Carefully pour brandy over steak. Stand back, and ignite the brandy (flames can be quite intense). When flames die, remove steak from pan; keep warm.
- Stir demi glace into pan, and deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream, and any juices that have accumulated under the steak. Add roux to sauce to thicken to a smooth, rich consistency. Taste sauce and add more peppercorns or salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 140.5 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 1532.5 mg
BEEF PEPPER STEAK
This makes a tasty, extremely tender pepper steak. Try serving with salad, tomatoes and French fries.
Provided by Marla
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small, nonporous bowl, combine the peppercorns, tamari, garlic, sugar and salt. Add the beef filet and coat well on all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Place the beef filet in the pan and saute for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 131.2 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 1235.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BALSAMIC STEAKS WITH PEPPERCORN WEDGES
Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together the vinegar, stock, garlic, mustard, honey and olive oil in a large shallow bowl, then grind in some black pepper, but no salt. Add the steaks and turn to coat. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 1 hr, or preferably overnight.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with the oil, thyme and peppercorns. Spread out on 2 greased baking sheets and bake for 10-15 mins until the potatoes are nearly cooked. Remove and leave to go cold.
- Open-freeze the wedges until solid, then pack into a large rigid container in layers, interleaving with foil. Individually pack the steaks into freezer bags - make sure they lay completely flat when you put them in the freezer. Use within 1 month.
- To serve, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7, with a baking tray inside to warm up for the steaks. Put the wedges on another large baking tray, spread them apart and season. Bake for 20 mins until golden and crisp. Unwrap the steaks and brush both sides with oil. Press onto the hot tray and bake for 15-25 mins, turning after 10 mins and testing until hot, to give you medium-rare steak. Serve with the wedges and salad or peas, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
EASY PEPPER STEAK
We live on the eastern edge of the Sand Hills here in Nebraska, where most folks are ranchers. This popular pepper steak recipe is tasty as well as colorful. -Carolyn Butterfield, Atkinson, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle meat with paprika. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Brown beef. Add broth and garlic. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add green peppers and onion. Cover and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. , Combine cornstarch, soy sauce and water; stir into meat mixture. Cook and stir until thickened. Gently stir in tomatoes and heat through. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES RECIPE
Provided by MissHeather
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle steaks with brandy, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Melt 1/2 the butter; brush over both sides of steaks. In shallow dish mix pepper with salt. Press both sides of steaks into pepper mixture. Place steaks on greased grill over medium-high heat. Close lid and grill turning once. Transfer to warmed platter. Meanwhile in saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until tender. Stir in vinegar and a pinch more salt. Boil until reduced to about 1 T. Add strawberries and heat through.; Serve with steak.
Tips:
- For the perfect medium-rare steak, cook it for 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat.
- To make sure the steak is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should read 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the balsamic sauce. This will give the sauce a bright, sweet flavor.
- Reduce the balsamic vinegar until it is thick and syrupy. This will help it to adhere to the steak.
- Garnish the steak with fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This peppered beef steak with strawberry balsamic sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The steak is cooked to perfection and the sauce is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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