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Grilled Caprese Steak

Grilled Caprese Steak

Elevate your summer dinners with this Grilled Caprese Steak recipe. Juicy steak topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, and balsamic drizzle. Ready in 25 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8 oz Ribeye steaks or your preferred cut
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Honey optional, for a touch of sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for drizzling
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small saucepan
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before grilling.
  4. Grill the steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a nice char forms.
  5. Use a meat thermometer; 135°F is perfect for medium-rare.
  6. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest.
  7. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey (if using) and simmer until reduced by half.
  8. Toss halved cherry tomatoes with chopped basil, olive oil, and salt.
  9. Slice the rested steaks thinly against the grain.
  10. Arrange the slices on plates, top with mozzarella, and spoon the tomato-basil mixture over.
  11. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and garnish with basil and olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, especially fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes.
Don’t skip resting the steak for juicy results.
For a quicker option, use store-bought balsamic glaze.
Leftovers can be stored for up to two days; reheat gently.
For a crowd, simply double or triple the recipe and serve components family-style.
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