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Skirt Steak with Balsamic-Glazed Onions and Creamy Polenta

Headshot of Anna Watson CarlBy Anna Watson CarlPublished: Nov 13, 2015
Grilled Skirt Steak with Balsamic-Glazed Red Onions, Polenta and Roasted Broccoli
Anna Watson Carl
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
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Who needs steak and potatoes when you can have steak and polenta?

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Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Polenta
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/4 lb. skirt steak

Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast until golden around edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 4 ½ cups salted water to a boil. Add polenta in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, whisking regularly, until thickened, 20 minutes. Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Step 3In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook onion until beginning to soften, 3 minutes, then stir in brown sugar and cook 2 minutes more. Add balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until texture resembles a thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Step 4Heat a grill pan over high heat. Season skirt steak with salt and pepper and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes and cut thinly on the diagonal.
    5. Step 5Serve steak over polenta, topped with balsamic red onions, and with broccoli on the side.
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