Does balsamic vinegar tenderize steak?

Balsamic vinegar is a good marinade for red meats because it helps to tenderize them . The acid in the vinegar helps to break down some of the protein and fat in the beef, which makes it softer. The balsamic vinegar also adds a sweet flavor while tenderizing, without having to add any sugar.

How does Rachael Ray cook a steak?

Coat meat in olive oil, season with pepper then throw a rosemary sprig into pan and set steak on top. Caramelize the meat evenly on both sides then transfer to oven until cooked to desired doneness, 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Drizzle a carving board with olive oil, place steak on board.

What tenderizes steak the most?

Most cuts of steak benefit from being salted up to an hour in advance of cooking , but especially tougher cuts. In addition to seasoning the steaks, salt helps break down proteins and make the meat more tender. Liberally salt the steaks up to an hour before cooking, then proceed according to your recipe.

How do chefs make steak so good?

For the ultimate chef's steak preparation, if you don't have this steak seasoning, marinade your steak with a pink of sea salt, coarse ground black pepper, and minced garlic – this combo gives your chef's steak the ultimate caramelization and nice thick crust that we all love so much.

How do high end steakhouses cook steaks?

A restaurant's wood-fired grills can reach upwards of 700° F, and fancy steakhouses use infrared grills that can get over 1,000° F . The best way to replicate those conditions is to use a charcoal grill, but a smoking-hot cast-iron skillet works in a pinch, too.

What is the quickest way to tenderize a steak?

Tenderizing The Steaks The first method, and arguably the fastest, is using a fork. Just go over the entire steak, puncturing holes all over. Then flip and repeat. The idea is that opening lots of holes helps moisture escape during cooking.

How much vinegar do I use to tenderize steak?

A quarter-cup of marinade containing a tablespoon or two of vinegar per steak, chop or breast will do the trick, and you shouldn't need to marinate for more than an hour for most cuts. Balsamic, white, apple cider and white wine vinegars are all popular choices.

How do you tenderize a tough steak quickly?

4 Ways to Tenderize Steak Marinate: Marinating your steak in acids or enzymes breaks down the fibers and tenderizes the steak. ... Pound: Pounding your steak is an easy way to break down the fibers and soften the meat. ... Salt: Salting your steak is a simple tenderization method that breaks down the protein cells in the meat. More items... Aug 27, 2021

Goat Cheese Steak with Balsamic Glaze Recipe

Home Recipes by Type Main Dish Beef

40 minutes mins

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 09/12/2014Updated: 02/19/2024

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You will absolutely love this goat cheese topped steak with balsamic glaze — don’t settle for a boring steak!

Hello, Rachel Cooks readers! I’m Karen, I blog over at The Food Charlatan. I’m guest posting for Rachel today.

Today we’re adding goat cheese to steak with balsamic. If you are not already REALLY excited about this, just wait for the balsamic glaze. It’s crazy, you guys! If you want to learn more about how to make balsamic reduction make sure to check out that link! There are also a bunch of other great uses for it in that post, so you might want to make extra!

I’m in love with this simple meal. Goat cheese makes the world go round. Also, don’t skip the cherrytomatoes. Go to the farmer’s market. The fresher the better!

I know it’s September and officially fall or whatever (“My favorite color is October”), but please tell me your grill is still out. This goat cheese steak with balsamic tomato combo needs you.

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Recipe

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5 from 3 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 26 minutes mins

Additional Time: 4 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

4 servings

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You will absolutely love this goat cheese steak with balsamic glaze — don’t settle for a boring steak!

Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ cups balsamic vinegar
▢ 4 steaks, such as filet mignon, rib eye, etc. (5 to 7 oz. each)
▢ salt and pepper, to taste
▢ 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 4 thick slices
▢ chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil. Stir occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes, until the vinegar has reduced by about a third and is syrupy. Don’t let it burn! Babysit it. Once syrupy, turn the heat to low and leave it on the stove.
Preheat grill on high heat.
Generously salt and pepper both sides of each steak.
Add the steaks to the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size of your steaks and how well done you like them. Add the goat cheese for the last minute of grill time, so that it melts slightly.
Remove steaks from the grill and let rest for about 3 minutes before serving.
Drizzle each steak with warm balsamic reduction. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve with fresh cherry tomatoes and corn on the cob, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated for 6 oz. ribeye steaks.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1steak, Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 148mg, Potassium: 228mg, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 299IU, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 2mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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KalynsKitchen says
November 1, 2014 at 9:19 am
Happy Saturday! Just letting you know I featured this recipe in my monthly round-up of 25 Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes from October 2014. Hope a lot of my readers will click over here and try the recipe!
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Cassie says
September 16, 2014 at 8:58 am
Karen!! This is a gorgeous steak. The goat cheese is a perfect topping!
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Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
September 15, 2014 at 3:47 pm
Goat cheese? Steak? Where do I sign up? :)
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
September 14, 2014 at 2:34 pm
I love this combination of flavors. Goat cheese and steak are so good together, so I am thinking with the reduced balsamic it would be heavenly. Great guest post Karen! And good luck with hanging that art work Rachel, that will really make it seem like home I am sure.
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Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
September 13, 2014 at 5:35 pm
This is incredible! Love, love, love!
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Rudi says
September 13, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Great flavors, and striking photo’s. I wish I had some now.
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Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
September 12, 2014 at 3:19 pm
Gorgeous photos!
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Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
September 12, 2014 at 2:26 pm
Thanks for having me, Rachel!
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Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
September 12, 2014 at 11:51 am
You can’t go wrong with steak and goat cheese! Add in the balsamic glaze and… heaven!
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denise says
September 12, 2014 at 9:32 am
that looks really good!
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Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
September 12, 2014 at 8:54 am
Hello, Karen! My mouth is watering here! I already love all three of those things yet have yet to have them together. That needs to change!
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