A fresh, bold twist on steak night — juicy grilled flank steak with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a balsamic glaze you’ll want to drizzle on everything!
📝 Ingredients
For the steak:
- 1½–2 lbs flank steak
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Caprese topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or whole
- 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the steak
In a zip-top bag or bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
2️⃣ Grill the steak
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill steak about 5–6 minutes per side (medium rare) or until desired doneness. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
3️⃣ Arrange the Caprese
On a platter, layer steak slices. Surround with tomatoes and mozzarella, then sprinkle fresh basil over everything.
4️⃣ Finish with flair
Drizzle balsamic glaze generously over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips
- For a bolder flavor, use aged balsamic vinegar in the glaze.
- Swap in heirloom tomatoes for extra color!
- No grill? Pan-sear in a cast iron skillet instead.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Looks gourmet, but it’s super simple
✔️ Perfect for summer entertaining
✔️ Juicy steak + creamy cheese + sweet tangy glaze = perfection
✔️ Naturally low carb and gluten-free!