A solid, middle-of-the-road steak dinner: sirloin (more affordable than ribeye/filet) with a savory-sweet balsamic–soy marinade, plus quick oven-roasted broccoli. Big flavor, simple technique.
Details
Ingredients
- Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Sirloin Steak (1 Steak) 1 lb (use 12–14 oz for 2; save remainder) $14.99
- Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 bunch (~1 lb) $3.49
- Sweet onion (Peruvian Gold) 1/2 onion, sliced (optional, roast with broccoli) $5.49 (3 lb bag)
- Soy sauce (pantry) 2 Tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar (pantry) 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Olive oil (pantry) 2 Tbsp, divided
- Honey or brown sugar (pantry) 1 tsp
- Garlic (from bulbs or pantry) 2 cloves, minced $2.79 (bulbs)
- Black pepper (pantry) 1/2 tsp
- Optional: Dijon mustard (pantry) 1 tsp
- Salt (pantry) to taste
Instructions
- Marinate steak: Mix soy sauce, balsamic, 1 Tbsp olive oil, honey, garlic, pepper, and optional Dijon. Add steak and coat. Marinate 30–60 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Roast veg: Heat oven to 425°F. Cut broccoli into florets (slice stems too). Toss broccoli (and optional onion) with 1 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast 15–20 minutes, flipping once, until browned at edges and tender-crisp.
- Cook steak (stove): Remove steak from marinade; pat dry (helps browning). Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness to desired doneness (aim ~130°F for medium-rare, ~140°F for medium).
- Rest & slice: Rest 5–8 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with roasted broccoli.
Health notes: High-protein, moderate fat. Keep it lighter by using 6 oz steak per person and going easy on the oil.
Drink pairing: Washington Merlot or Cabernet blend.