🥩🍅 Grilled Steak with Tomatoes, Red Onion & Balsamic

Ingredients:

• 2 ribeye, strip, or sirloin steaks (about 1–1½ inches thick)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tsp garlic powder

Tomato & Onion Topping:

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (aged or glaze works best)

• 1 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 tsp fresh thyme or basil, chopped

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare steak: Pat steaks dry and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let rest at room temp 20–30 minutes.

2. Make topping: In a bowl, mix tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.

3. Grill steak: Preheat grill (or cast iron pan) to high heat. Grill steaks 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for doneness). Remove and let rest 5–10 minutes.

4. Assemble: Slice steak against the grain. Top with tomato-red onion mixture and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

5. Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or thyme and extra cracked pepper.