Description
Juicy, tender grilled steak meets the bright, fresh flavors of a Caprese salad in this Grilled Balsamic Steak with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Fresh Basil. Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and tangy—grilled meat drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil. A summertime showstopper that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Topping
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture over steaks and let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the steak: Cook steaks for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble toppings: Place sliced mozzarella and tomatoes over the warm steak. Top with fresh basil leaves.
- Finish with glaze: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the steak and toppings just before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of sea salt over the tomatoes before serving.
- You can make your own balsamic glaze by simmering balsamic vinegar until thickened.
- Pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (including marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with toppings
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: grilled balsamic steak, caprese steak, mozzarella steak recipe