Flat Iron Steak with Balsamic Reduction Sauce

(Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Option)

With Only 7 Ingredients!

This flat iron steak recipe has been a long-time favorite in our house. The balsamic vinegar lends a slightly sweet taste to the steak, without adding much sugar, allowing it to be a low-carb dinner option.

Although this dish may sound fancy, it is relatively easy to make. It just goes to show you that deliciousness does NOT have to be difficult! You can serve this steak with nearly any side dish. However, we usually like to eat our steak with steamed or roasted broccoli and a side salad.

What Ingredients Will I Need?

To make this dish, you will need the following 7 ingredients:

Beef

It is always a good idea to purchase organic, grass-fed beef whenever it is feasible. I recommend looking for brands that not only say they are organic and grass-fed, but also hormone-free and antibiotic-free. If you can purchase your beef in bulk from a local rancher, it could save you lots of currency!

It is easy to just purchase the cheapest beef you can find in your local grocery store. However, the quality of your meat really does matter when we are talking about beef! Whether an animal is grass-fed or grain-fed (i.e. fed corn or soy), determines the nutrient composition of its meat. Grass-fed beef:

contains up to five times more Omega 3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef,
has much less monounsaturated fat than grain-fed beef,
contains twice as much conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than grain-fed beef,
has a higher content of vitamins A and E than grain-fed beef and
is considered richer in other antioxidants than grain-fed beef.

So, if you pocket will allow it, or you can find better quality beef in bulk for a similar price, buy it! You will be healthier for it.

Good Fats

I choose to use butter instead of extra virgin olive oil, due to its high smoke point. However, if you are looking for a non-dairy option, pork lard or beef tallow are both good choices to substitute for butter, as long as they are from organic, pasture-raised animals.

Organic virgin coconut oil or 100% Pure Avocado Oil are also great options that lend many great health benefits. All four fats, as well as butter, have high smoke points and will not lose their health benefits when heated.

How Should This Flat Iron Steak Be Cooked?

This steak can be grilled or pan fried, depending on the time of year you cook it or how the weather is fairing. I generally pan fry the steak, since it is easier for me to cook it on the stove alongside the sauce and vegetables. Everything is generally done at the same time and in the same place.

However, if my husband has the itch to grill, I will send it out with him and it tastes equally delicious! If grilling your steak, you may just want to drizzle it with avocado oil before grilling, though, since you won’t be frying it in butter or oil, as you would on the stove.

This flat iron steak recipe makes a great dinner for a special occasion, such as Valentine’s Day or when celebrating a birthday. Or it can make a great meal just because! Whenever you decide to try making this dish, I hope you enjoy every bite!

Flat Iron Steak with Balsamic Reduction Sauce (Keto, Low-Carb, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)

This easy flat iron steak recipe is so delicious. The balsamic reduction sauce would probably be great on chicken, pork chops or salmon, as well. Be creative!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 8

Calories 320.8 kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet
Small Saucepan
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Spoon

Ingredients

2 Pounds Flat Iron Steak, Organic & Grass-Fed
1 Tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
3 Tbsp Butter, Organic & Grass-Fed (Divided)
2 Tsp Garlic, Minced
⅔ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dried Parsley

Instructions

Sprinkle salt and garlic powder on steak; set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add steak and sear for 2 minutes on each side.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook steak for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until it achieves your desired degree of doneness.
Place cooked steak on a serving platter; let it rest while the sauce is cooking.
In a small saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until it becomes fragrant and starts to brown.
Add balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer sauce until vinegar has reduced by half, or about 10 minutes.
Thinly slice steak. Pour sauce over steak and sprinkle with parsley flakes.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (SparkPeople.com)

8 Servings

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 320.8
Total Fat 17.3 g
Saturated Fat 7.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 108.4 mg
Sodium 161.9 mg
Potassium 10.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 35.6 g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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