This reduced balsamic vinegar sauce recipe pairs wonderfully with sirloin steak for an amazing flavor!
I must confess that I enjoy being home alone. Don’t get me wrong, I love Mr. Chef and the Chefettes, but sometimes I like that “me” time where I can decompress. I’ll even volunteer to do the dishes because everyone goes their own way and I have my time to listen to books on tape or listen to my love of 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s music (am I dating myself here?), or just have the quiet to think things through.
Sometimes Sister Chef blasts her music. It’s music that doesn’t float my boat–like hip hop or rap, so we bicker over the volume and she bickers over my music choices and the volume. But one thing we don’t bicker about is steak. I like to try different variations of steak marinades and my family loved this sirloin steak with balsamic glaze sauce. Mmmmwah–delicioso. I think you’ll like it too!
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- 1 pound boneless top sirloin steak (about 1" thick)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1 cup worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tenderize meat with a meat tenderizer (optional)
- In a small bowl, mix together water, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and crushed red pepper until well blended.
- Place steak in a large one-gallon Ziploc plastic bag, pour marinade over steak, seal, and let sit for 20 or more minutes.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from bag and transfer to skillet. Salt and pepper to taste. Reserve marinade. Cook stead for approximately 12 minutes on each side. If you find the steak is getting too brown on the outside, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking. Remove and keep steak warm.
- Transfer marinade to pan, add honey and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently until marinade is reduced to about ½ cup (about 7 minutes). Divde steak between plates and pour glaze on top.
Recipe inspired by Better Homes and Gardens | August 2015 | p.114
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