Steak Frites w/ Balsamic Butter Sauce | March Madness Munchies | Easy To Make Appetizer Ideas

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken breast is leaner and generally less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and offers a similar cooking profile.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Cut the ribeye steaks into 1-inch strips, trimming some fat off the sides but leaving some for flavor.

Season the steak strips with olive oil to help the seasoning stick.

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of southern blend seasoning, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the steak and mix well.

Prepare a balsamic glaze by combining 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar in a saucepan.

Bring the balsamic mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly thickened.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 stick of butter with 1 tablespoon of the balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of parsley, allowing it to melt together.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the seasoned steak strips to the skillet and cook, flipping them until browned to your desired doneness (medium-rare preferred).

Once cooked, remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest briefly before plating.

Plate the steak strips and drizzle with the balsamic butter sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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