Honey Bourbon Steak

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: whiskey

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

Make the honey bourbon marinade by combining honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, bourbon, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a bowl until completely combined.

Marinate the sirloin steak in the marinade, squeezing out as much air as possible from the ziplock bag before sealing it.

Refrigerate the marinating steak for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours, flipping the bag every few hours if possible.

Heat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.

Remove the steak from the marinade and blot the excess marinade off with a paper towel.

Place the steak on the hot grill and cook for 2-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes for medium-rare (about 135°F).

If desired, cook longer for a more well-done steak.

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes to redistribute the juices.

Thinly slice the sirloin steak against the grain and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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