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Seared Flank Steak with Bacon Balsamic Glaze

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 310
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free
Description

Adam Moore's peppercorn-crusted flank steak β€” seared hard in a grill pan, rested, and sliced thin against the grain, then topped with a quick pan sauce of crisped bacon, balsamic vinegar, and beef broth thickened with cornstarch. Finished with fresh parsley. An elegant steak dinner with minimal fuss.

Ingredients
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp. Peppercorn melange, crushed
  • 1.5 lb. Flank steak
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tsp. Granulated garlic
  • 4 slices Bacon, diced
  • 1/2 Cups Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 Cups Beef broth
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat a stove-top grill pan with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Place peppercorns in a plastic bag and smash with the flat side of a meat mallet until finely crushed.
  3. 3
    Season both sides of the flank steak with the crushed peppercorns, salt, and granulated garlic.
  4. 4
    Place the steak on the hot pan and cook 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice crosswise into ΒΌ-inch thick slices against the grain.
  6. 6
    While the steak cooks, place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until browned and crisp.
  7. 7
    Add balsamic vinegar to the skillet and simmer 5 minutes until the liquid reduces.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, whisk beef broth and cornstarch together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then add to the skillet.
  9. 9
    Simmer 2 minutes, bringing to a full boil, until the sauce thickens.
  10. 10
    Remove from heat, spoon the bacon balsamic sauce over the sliced steak, and top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 310kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 380mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Sugars 4g
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Crush the peppercorns by placing them in a plastic bag and smashing with the flat side of a meat mallet β€” this is faster than a pepper mill and gives a coarser, more rustic crust.

Let the steak rest for a full 10 minutes after searing before slicing β€” this keeps the juices in the meat rather than on the cutting board.

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