Balsamic Steak Bites and Gnocchi Skillet Dinner
These delectable Balsamic Steak Bites with Gnocchi skillet dinner could be dubbed "Italian Steak and Potatoes". The steak is marinated in a balsamic vinegar comprised of soy sauce, Worcestershire, and a few other aromatics. Gnocchi is an Italian potato dumpling that you can easily find in a grocery store. Otherwise, make your own if you have the time and skill! Onion and mushrooms makes this a flavor packed dinner that you will love.
Servings 4
Equipment
- 1 12" skillet preferably cast iron, for the best sear
Ingredients
For the marinade (cut in half for two servings):
- ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp to cut in half
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp to cut in half
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp to cut in half
- ¼ cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp to cut in half
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 Tsp to cut in half
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tsp to cut in half
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
For the skillet dinner:
- 1 package potato gnocchi easily found in grocery stores. I buy mine at Trader Joe's or World Market
- 1 pounds beef sirloin steak or rib eye, or filet mignon
- 1 pounds mushrooms sliced thick; I prefer Cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium onion I prefer red onion
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into equal sized pats
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley minced; garnish
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, as garnish
Instructions
For the marinade:
- In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. Set aside.
- Dice the steak into bite-sized pieces, trimming off any excess fat or sinew.
- Add the steak into the marinade to coat evenly. NOTE: Likewise, you can pour the marinade into a zip-loc bag and add the steak.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour, in the refrigerator or up to 8 hours.
Skillet dinner instructions:
- Bring the steak to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking dinner. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon, leaving as much marinade behind as you can. To get a good sear, you don't want the meat to be really wet. I like to blot the meat, gently, with a paper towel.Since I was cooking for two, I tossed out the remaining marinade. If you want to using any remaining marinade, it's unsafe to eat-- UNLESS you boil it for at least 5 minutes!
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil, and cook the gnocchi per the package instructions (usually about 3 minutes, or until they float to the top.) Drain.
- Using a cast-iron skillet (non-stick is not recommended) melt 2 Tbsp butter on medium-high heat. Add the steak bites, without crowding them together (do this in two batches if necessary). Sear for one minutes, and flip over with tongs. Remove the steak onto a plate, and set aside.
- Add 1 Tbsp. butter and add the onion and mushrooms, and cook until softened and browned (about 3-5 minutes.). Add the garlic (if using).
- Add the last Tbsp of butter, and the drained gnocchi to the skillet.Add the seared steak, and any juices to the skillet.
- Turn off the heat, and stir to combine evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and (optional) freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
The recipe is portioned for 4 servings. I have also included how to cut the recipe in half, since we're cooking for two, nowadays.
Recipe source: Marinade recipe from All Recipes.com
Skillet dinner recipe is my own.