Herbed Steak with Balsamic Sauce

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These Italian herb-rubbed steaks get a second layer of flavor from robust balsamic vinegar.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup reduced-sodium beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. In a small bowl combine cracked pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each steak; rub in with your fingers.

  2. In a heavy large skillet heat oil over medium-low to medium heat. Add steaks; cook until desired doneness, turning once halfway through cooking time. Allow 10 to 13 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 degrees F) to medium doneness (160 degrees F). Remove steaks from skillet, reserving drippings in the skillet. Cover steaks with foil; keep warm.

  3. To prepare the sauce: carefully add beef broth and balsamic vinegar to the skillet; stir to scrape up any crusty brown bits from bottom of skillet. Bring to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, about 4 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat; stir in butter.

  4. Divide sauce among 4 dinner plates. Cut each steak in half. Place a piece of meat on top of sauce on each plate; sprinkle with parsley.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
11g Fat
3g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 steak
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g 50%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Vitamin A 255IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 3mcg 1%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Potassium 374mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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