Grilled Flank Steak and Balsamic Vegetables
Grilled Flank Steak and Balsamic Vegetables is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 26g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 399 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. If you have balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and pepper, flank steak, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Season the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, brush both sides of the eggplant and peppers with 3 tablespoons of the oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill until tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side. In a small bowl, combine the remaining oil, vinegar, garlic, and parsley. Divide the steak and vegetables among individual plates. Spoon the sauce over the vegetables or serve on the side.Tip: To serve this meal to a crowd, double the recipe and make it several hours in advance. Refrigerate, then serve at room temperature. You can use leftovers in sandwiches.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Steak. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. The Two Vines Columbia Valley Merlot with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 7 dollars per bottle.
Two Vines Columbia Valley Merlot
This fruit-forward wine is defined by aromas and flavors of raspberry andblackberry. Expressions of coffee and cocoa frame the mid-palate, and spiceround out the soft, velvety finish.