Caramelised balsamic steaks

A great dish, bursting with flavour.

• Preparation: 5 mins
• Cooking: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

What you need:

• 2 lean sirloin, rib-eye or flat-iron steaks

For the balsamic Mmarinade:

• 30ml/2tbsp good quality balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 15ml/1tbsp muscovado or dark brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed or 5ml/1tsp garlic puree
• 1 large sprig freshly chopped rosemary
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper
• 5-10ml/1-2tsp mild chilli powder

What you do:

1. In a large non-metallic dish, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Place the steaks in the marinade and coat on both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours or, if time allows, overnight, turning once.
2. Remove the steaks from the marinade and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue according to your preference. Set aside to rest on a warm plate.
3. Serve the steaks with saute mushrooms and onions and potato wedges.

Cook's tip:

Ask your butcher about flat-iron steaks, they are a tasty and less expensive cut.

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