Blueberries and steak you ask? YES! Why does pork and chicken get all the tangy sweet sauces? This glaze is the perfect topping for any cut of steak. Tangy with a hint of sweetness, coupled with the creaminess of a little goat cheese you will clean your plate feeling like you just had a $100 meal.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes for reduction, 4 minutes for steak
Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 steaks, tenderized with a tenderizer tool or meat mallet
1 onion, half chunked, half thinly sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 package blueberries (find them in the frozen section if you can’t find them fresh)
¼ cup balsamic glaze (if you don’t have a glaze add 1 Tbsp maple syrup to your balsamic vinegar)
1 Tbsp chopped rosemary
1 Tbsp oregano
Blueberry goat cheese for garnish
Seasoning salt and pepper
Instructions
-In a medium saucepan add blueberries, sliced onion, balsamic, rosemary and oregano
-Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer
-Allow to simmer 20 minutes or until blueberries have broken down (feel free to smash them if they aren't breaking down quickly enough for you)
-Continue simmering on low until your steaks are ready
-In a large skillet on medium high add olive oil and chunked onion
-Saute until onions are tender
-Salt and pepper both sides of your tenderized steaks
-Turn skillet heat to high
-Sear each side of steak for approximately 2 minutes (you want these medium-rare)
-Scoop up a serving of steak and onions on to a plate
-Generously drizzle with blueberry balsamic glaze
-Sprinkle goat cheese on top, slice a little more for pairing with your steak if you like
-Serve hot
-Enjoy!
Pairs well with garlic and herb mashed potatoes and a fresh green like peas, asparagus or broccoli