Description
Juicy grilled flank steak marinated in balsamic and topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil for the ultimate Caprese-style dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs flank steak
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
1. Trim and score the flank steak lightly across the grain.
2. Mix balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper for marinade.
3. Marinate steak for 15 minutes to 4 hours.
4. Preheat grill to high heat.
5. Grill steak for 4–6 minutes per side.
6. Check internal temp for doneness.
7. Let steak rest 5–10 minutes.
8. Top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute mozzarella with avocado.
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Leftovers make a great sandwich filling or salad topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak portion
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled steak, balsamic steak, Caprese steak