Maple Marinated Steak Food

MAPLE & BLUE CHEESE STEAK

Maple & Blue Cheese Steak image

This is a wonderful, cheesy recipe that melts in your mouth. I love this traditional Canadian meal. It certainly has a special feel; the sauce is a fantastic complement to steak. -Susan Jerrott, Bedford, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, 5 tablespoons maple syrup, mustard and thyme. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pecans in oil until toasted. Stir in remaining maple syrup. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from skillet and spread onto waxed paper to cool completely., Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill, over medium heat, for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., Place reserved marinade in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Divide steak slices between two plates. Drizzle with sauce; sprinkle with blue cheese and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MAPLE SYRUP MARINADE

Maple Syrup Marinade image

Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Large pinch of salt

Steps:

To the maple syrup bottle (or a glass bottle with a lid), add the syrup, shallot, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, garlic and pepper. Cover and shake vigorously to combine. Add the oil, cover and shake vigorously again to combine. Season with the salt.
Use as a marinade for pork chops or chicken.

MAPLE MARINADE

Maple Marinade image

Sweet and savoury flavours take any steak up a notch. This easy marinade is made with real Canadian maple syrup adding a touch of sweetness to savoury steak.

Provided by Ontario Beef

Categories Grilling

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 mL) pure Canadian maple syrup
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine all marinade ingredients, and whisk until well combined. Reserve ¼ cup (60 mL) of marinade, and pour remaining into large marinade bag containing steaks. Gently massage for 1-2 minutes, then place bag and reserved marinade in refrigerator for 1+ hours. Remove steaks and grill until desired doneness is reached, all while basting with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Sugar 12.7 g, Sodium 355 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g