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Sliced medium-rare steak served with a salad of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil on a white plate.
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Seared Balsamic Steak Caprese Recipe

This juicy balsamic steak caprese is a delicious and easy summer meal. It’s high in protein and topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes.
Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American Fusion
Keyword: balsamic steak caprese
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Caprese Topping

  • 1 pint. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil ripped
  • 8 oz. small mozzarella balls
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Salt each side of the flank steak with coarse salt. Massage the salt into the meat. Transfer the meat to a bag or pan.
    Raw flank steak on a white plate surrounded by bowls of grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, brown sugar, spinach, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, olive oil, mustard, and garlic.
  • Next, prepare the marinade. Add the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon mustard to a bowl and whisk until combined. Pour the marinade over the steak. Flip the meat around a few times to be sure it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but we highly recommend 2+ hours.*
    Raw flank steak marinating in a white dish with dark sauce and minced garlic on a light textured surface.
  • While the meat is marinating, add all of the ingredients for the caprese topping to a bowl and mix to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    A clear glass bowl filled with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves, and a spoon, on a light surface.
  • When the steak is ready to cook, remove it from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium/high heat. When the oil is hot, add the steak to the pan. Sear the meat for 4-7 minutes on each side (timing depends on the thickness of the meat) or until the internal temperature reaches 135-140ºF.
    A seared piece of meat is cooking in a black cast iron skillet on a light textured surface.
  • Remove the meat from the pan and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. Slice the meat thinly and against the grain, and top with the caprese salad.
    Sliced medium-rare steak served with a salad of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil on a white plate.

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Notes

  • If you only have 30 minutes to marinate the meat, we highly recommend pounding the skirt steak down to about a consistent 1-inch before pouring the marinade over the meat. Pounding the meat will tenderize the meat in a shorter amount of marinating time.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g