Description
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious and easy-to-make Grilled Balsamic Flank Steak Caprese. Tender flank steak marinated in balsamic and herbs, grilled to perfection, and topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Flank Steak:
- 1.5 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Caprese Toppings:
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat grill. Grill steak for 4-6 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing thinly.
- Assemble: Arrange steak slices on a platter. Top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Marinate steak overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Variation: Use cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls for bite-sized servings.
- Serve with grilled bread or over arugula for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
