Description
Juicy glazed steak promises a culinary journey through robust flavors and classic techniques. Precise marination and careful grilling deliver a mouthwatering main course that will satisfy discerning palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) steak
- 1 lb (454 g) cremini mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk liquid ingredients and sugar in a bowl until fully dissolved, forming a seamless blend.
- Meat Preparation: Submerge steak in marinade within a sealed container, refrigerating for 1-4 hours to enhance flavor depth.
- Temperature Equilibration: Extract steak from refrigerator, allowing it to normalize to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Surface Drying: Meticulously blot steak with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal searing potential.
- Skillet Preheating: Warm cooking oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers with characteristic intensity.
- Searing Technique: Gently place steak in hot pan, cooking undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving desired doneness through precise heat management.
- Resting Phase: Transfer seared steak to a serving platter, loosely covering with foil to retain internal heat and redistribute juices.
- Mushroom Sautéing: Utilize the same skillet to cook mushroom slices, stirring periodically until they release moisture and become tender.
- Flavor Intensification: Deglaze pan with vinegar, extracting caramelized remnants and concentrating the culinary essence.
- Sauce Finalization: Reduce heat, incorporate cold butter to create a luxurious, glossy sauce, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plating Artistry: Cascade mushroom sauce over rested steak, embellishing with finely chopped parsley for visual and aromatic enhancement.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately, allowing diners to savor the meticulously prepared protein and its complementary sauce.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let the steak absorb flavors between 1-4 hours for optimal taste penetration without breaking down meat proteins.
- Temperature Matters: Bring steak to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent tough, unevenly cooked meat.
- Dry for Perfect Sear: Thoroughly pat meat dry to remove excess moisture, which guarantees a beautiful golden-brown crust and prevents steaming.
- Rest and Relax: Allow steak to rest after cooking, tented with foil, to redistribute internal juices and maintain maximum tenderness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg