Italian BBQ Steak

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb. beef top round steakSalt and ground black pepper 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Directions
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, and sear in the pan (working in batches if need be) until the steaks are have a nice crust on the outside, about 3 minutes per side.
2. Remove the cooked steaks from the skillet and reserve warm on a plate.
3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the onion and garlic to the pan, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire and tomato sauce to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and bring up to a bubble. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the sauce until lightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
4. Serve the steaks with a hearty pour of the Italian BBQ sauce and a fresh green salad alongside.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VSWDMB.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 249.2
  • Total Fat: 11.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 64.6 mg
  • Sodium: 957.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 26.7 g

Member Reviews
  • JENNIW70
    This sauce is incredible! Really makes this dish! I also added some red pepper strips and some diced tomato to the sauce as well. - 9/12/11
  • PAULAG67
    This was a great dish my boyfreind and I loved it. - 2/14/10
  • AMYCRAFT05
    love this recipe! the sauce is amazing! - 11/13/09