balsamic flat iron steak

Servings: 4     Prep time: 10 mins  Cook time: 15 mins

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • medium scallions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound) flat iron steak
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, such as canola

Preparations:

Step 1: Prepare the following, adding each to a zip-top gallon bag as you complete it: Pick the leaves from 2 fresh rosemary sprigs until you have 2 teaspoons and coarsely chop, smash and peel 2 garlic cloves, trim and cut 2 medium scallions into 1-inch lengths.

Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and stir to combine. Add 1 flat iron steak, press to remove any air, and seal the bag. Massage the steak to coat in the marinade. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Step 3: Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and cook, rotating the pan 90° halfway through, until a golden-brown crust forms on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes total. Flip the steak and repeat browning the second side.

Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium. Flip the steak and continue to cook, flipping every 1 to 2 minutes, until the thickest part of the steak registers 125°F to 130°F for medium rare, 4 to 6 minutes more (for a total cooking time of 12 to 15 minutes from when the steak first went into the pan). Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice across the grain to serve.

Balsamic Flat Iron Steak
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