Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze
Pepper-crusted flat iron steak is pan-seared until richly browned, then finished with a glossy balsamic reduction made with butter and garlic. The tangy-sweet syrup balances the steak’s robust flavor, while fresh parsley adds a clean herbal note—an inviting choice for a special dinner or hearty weeknight meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Brush flat iron steak with olive oil; press into ground peppercorns, then season with salt. Set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a plate; keep warm.
- 2
Add garlic to the skillet; cook over medium heat until it begins to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Pour in balsamic vinegar, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until the vinegar has reduced by half.
- 3
Thinly slice steak against the grain; arrange on a serving platter. Pour reduced balsamic vinegar over the top; sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
- 4
Transfer the steak to a plate; keep it warm.
- 5
Add the garlic to the skillet; cook over medium heat until it starts to brown around the edges, about 1 minute.
- 6
Pour in the balsamic vinegar, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook until the vinegar has reduced by half.
- 7
Thinly slice the steak against the grain; arrange it on a serving platter.
- 8
Pour the reduced balsamic vinegar over the top; sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
- Calories 526.9 kcal High 26%
- Protein 42.71 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 9.36 g 3%
- Total Fat 34.84 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 11.45 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.49 mg High 53%
- Sodium 212.8 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 8.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 5.7 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 38.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.74 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pepper Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Flat Iron Steak. Each serving provides about 526.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Flat Iron Steak, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 526.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze healthy?
- Pepper-Crusted Flat Iron with Balsamic Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 526.9 calories and 42.71 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.8 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.45 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, 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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