Balsamic Whiskey Sirloin Food

BALSAMIC SIRLOIN STEAKS

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar, oil, basil, mustard, garlic and sugar; mix well.
• Add steak, turn to coat and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• When ready to cook, remove steak and discard marinade.
• Grill steak 17 to 21 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Slice steak crosswise and serve.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Pat steak dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon sesame seeds evenly on one side of steak.
• In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until it begins to smoke and add steak, sesame-seed-side down. Spread remaining teaspoon sesame seeds on top of steak. Cook steak 1 1/2 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat and transfer with a slotted spatula to a small platter. Keep steak warm.
• Pour off almost all fat from skillet and add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook garlic mixture over moderate heat, stirring, 10 seconds and add Sherry. Boil mixture until almost all liquid is evaporated and remove skillet from heat. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and honey and bring to a simmer, stirring. Add butter and stir over low heat until incorporated. Spoon glaze over steak.

BALSAMIC DIJON SIRLOIN TIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a large pan over medium high heat (I use my Le Creuset French oven), melt the butter and oil together. Add the cubed sirloin and brown, about 7-9 minutes. Remove meat to a covered baking dish and set aside, but do not wipe out the pan.
• Add the onion, garlic, and sliced mushrooms to the pan the meat was browned in and stir well. Sauté until onion becomes slightly translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the sautéed mixture over the meat (it's not necessary to stir them together with the meat) in the baking dish and cover. Bake in the preheated 300 degrees F oven for 90 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In another large pot or pan (again, a big Le Creuset works well), combine the broth, vinegars, and soy sauce and bring to a simmer.
• In a small bowl, combine the half and half, mustard, and cornstarch and whisk well. Gradually add the combination to the simmering mixture in the pot, stirring continuously, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened nicely. (It's at this point that you should taste the sauce and decide whether or not you want more than 1 tablespoon of balsamic - I like it with both less and more balsamic -- it tastes different each way.).
• Pour the contents of the baking dish into the pot, stir well, raise temperature to high, and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Serve over hot cooked rice or egg noodles and enjoy!

WHISKEY SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients; add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Place beef on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 1e5°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).