Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping
A simply marinated grilled strip steak is topped with a mini Caprese salad of mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Balsamic vinegar in the marinade and a final drizzle of balsamic glaze bring tangy sweetness to the rich beef, making this an easy yet polished choice for a summer dinner or special occasion.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, and garlic to a resealable plastic bag. Pat the strip steak dry and add it to the marinade. Reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- 2
Brush grill grates with oil or grill spray. Preheat a gas grill with burners on High and the lid closed for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove the steak from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off; discard the marinade. Place the steak directly on the grill grates over High heat. Sear with the lid closed for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Rotate the steak 45 degrees halfway through cooking on each side for crosshatch grill marks.
- 4
Move the steak to indirect heat and cook to your preferred doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for a rare strip steak or 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove the steak to a platter and keep warm.
- 5
Quarter mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes, and slice basil leaves into very thin strips. Top the steak with the mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, then drizzle with balsamic glaze to serve.
- Calories 631.42 kcal High 32%
- Protein 55.41 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 9.11 g 3%
- Total Fat 41.73 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 11.23 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.42 mg High 53%
- Sodium 183.8 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 7.54 g --
- Added Sugars 1.98 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 136.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.4 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 796.26 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 65.17 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 1, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Glaze, Balsamic Vinegar, Cherry Tomato, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 631.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Glaze, Balsamic Vinegar, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Pearls. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 631.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping healthy?
- Grilled Steak with Balsamic Caprese Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 631.42 calories and 55.41 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 183.8 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.23 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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