Balsamic-Glazed Steak

Ingredients

• 8 oz Broccoli
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 12 oz Top Blade Steaks
• ⅞ oz Butter
• 1 oz Grated Parmesan Cheese
• ⅔ fl. oz. Balsamic Glaze
• Olive Oil
• Salt Pepper
• florets into large bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice garlic.
• Rinse steaks, pat dry, and season both sides with ½
• tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.

Instructions

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   Cook Within: Ever wonder how chefs know when a steak is perfectly cooked just by poking it with a finger? Here’s how it works: relax your hand, then lightly touch the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb. With your other hand, poke the fleshy part between the base of your thumb and your palm. That’s what medium-rare steak feels like. For well-done, touch your thumb to your pinky. In Modena, Italy, birthplace of balsamic vinegar, it is traditional to give newborn babies a bottle of vinegar to keep until they reach adulthood.

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   Peel and cut potatoes into 1” dice. Cut broccoli: florets into large bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice garlic. Rinse steaks, pat dry, and season both sides with ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.

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   Cook the Broccoli: Place pan used to cook steaks over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and garlic (to taste) to hot pan. Cook, while stirring, 30-45 seconds, or until aromatic. Add ¼ cup water and broccoli. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender and water has evaporated. Remove from burner, season with ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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   Cook the Potatoes: Place a large non-stick oven-safe pan over medi- um-high heat and add butter. Once melted, add potatoes to hot pan and cook, while stirring, 1 minute. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Uncover, place pan in oven, and roast 20-22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and tender.

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   Remove from oven, season to taste with salt and: pepper, and set aside.

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   Plate the Dish: Place potatoes and broccoli on a plate. Place steak up against vegetables and drizzle with

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   Cook the Steaks: Add 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan. Add steaks to hot pan and sear on one side 4-5 minutes, or until a dark brown crust forms. Flip, and cook 4-5 more minutes, or until steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove steaks from pan and let rest 3-5 minutes. Wipe pan clean and reserve. recipe–it has bigger grains and is easier to pinch than table salt, allowing more control over flavor. If using regular table salt, reduce measured amounts • Some can’t get enough garlic, and others prefer a lighter touch. Feel free to use only one clove with broccoli if preferred. the recipe before you start–we promise it will be time