Balsamic Vinegar Steak

So I have seen a couple of blogs that give recipes for different things in a format that is fun and easy to follow. I wanted to give it a try and share one the we have been enjoying lately.

Balsamic Vinegar Steak with Alfredo and Pasta of Choice

We start with the sauce.

Alfredo Sauce
1/2 C Butter
3/4 C Parmesan Cheese
1/2 C Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 t Garlic Powder



Melt the better in a small sauce pan over a medium heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Once the Parmesan is completely mixed and melted stir in heavy whipping cream, then garlic power. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Stir often to prevent scorching.

Set sauce aside. Prepare the pasta as directed.

Now on to the meat...

I have had the best luck with a ribeye about 3/4 of an inch thick. The night I took these picture we enjoyed cheese tortellini as the pasta.

Cut the steak into strips that are approximately square.
Dust the steaks strips with garlic powder, black pepper, and dried basil. Coat a hot skillet with about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
You can see all the action at once here.

Lay the steak strips into the hot skillet with the olive oil.
Once the strips are all in the pan and arranged pour approximately 4-5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar over them. I like it to soak into the meat and them some to be reduced around the meat as well.
I like my steak rare, so I turn them and get them out pretty quick. Cook the steak to your preference. Once the steak strips have been removed from the skillet salt them to taste. Place 3 to 4 strips of the steak on top of a bed of pasta covered in the Alfredo sauce. As a bonus if I have some Gorgonzola cheese it makes an excellent topping. A little garlic bread on the side and enjoy.
Here is another version that we made with angle hair pasta and steamed broccoli and cauliflower.

Sooooo Goooood...

This boy really enjoys it, no smile but he's going to have a happy tummy.