Peppered Beef Steak with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this show-stopping Peppered Beef Steak with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce—a perfect harmony of bold, savory, and sweet flavors. Tender, juicy ribeye or sirloin steaks are crusted with coarse black pepper and seared to perfection, creating a caramelized outer layer that locks in flavor. The magic unfolds further with a rich strawberry balsamic sauce, made by simmering fresh, juicy strawberries with tangy balsamic vinegar, a hint of brown sugar, and aromatic thyme. This luxurious sauce adds just the right balance of sweetness and acidity to complement the hearty steak. Ready in under 45 minutes, this restaurant-quality dish is ideal for a romantic dinner, a celebratory meal, or impressing guests. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Beef steak (ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- 2 tablespoons Coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Pat the beef steaks dry with paper towels, then season all sides evenly with salt and coarse black pepper. Firmly press the pepper into the steaks to create a crust.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow it to shimmer before placing the steaks in the pan. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or cook to your desired level of doneness. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest under foil.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, then add the unsalted butter. Stir until melted, scraping up the browned bits from the pan.
Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Then, add the quartered strawberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh thyme leaves. Stir to combine.
Simmer the sauce for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. For added shine and silkiness, whisk in an additional tablespoon of cold unsalted butter off the heat.
To serve, place a steak on each plate and spoon the strawberry balsamic sauce over the top. Garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2556 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
