Balsamic Steak with Radicchio

  • 4
  • 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz. beef eye round steaks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1-2 tsp sugar, plus a pinch
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 2 heads radicchio, torn into pieces
  • 1/3 c sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 c fresh basil leaves, sliced, plus more for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp butter, swirling the pan to coat. Add the steaks, sprinkle them with a pinch of sugar, and sear until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 mins. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, 2 more mins. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil.

Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook 20 seconds. Add the radicchio in batches, tossing until wilted. Sprinkle with 1-2 tsps sugar and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the tomatoes and vinegar and cook until the vinegar evaporates slightly, about 1 min. Add the broth and cook until the radicchio is tender, about 2 mins. Stir in the basil. Transfer the radicchio to plates using tongs. Continue cooking the sauce until it thickens slightly, 1-2 mins. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter.

Thinly slice the steak and add to the plates. Drizzle with the sauce and top with more tomatoes and basil.