Description
Fire up the grill for a crowd-pleasing Grilled Balsamic Steak Caprese that blends juicy charred steak with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil. A sweet-tangy balsamic glaze ties everything together for a quick dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. This easy recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinner ideas, or meal prep—think quick dinner, easy recipe, and food ideas that double as healthy-ish dinner inspiration.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp balsamic glaze
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat steak dry and season: Rub steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper; let sit 20–30 minutes at room temp.
2. Preheat grill: Heat grill to high (about 450–500°F) for a great sear.
3. Grill steak: Cook 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired doneness; use a thermometer.
4. Rest steak: Transfer to a plate, tent with foil, and rest 5–10 minutes.
5. Slice and layer: Slice steak thinly against the grain; top with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
6. Finish and serve: Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing so the juices redistribute and every bite stays tender.
Use room-temperature mozzarella and tomatoes for the best texture and flavor.
If you don’t have balsamic glaze, simmer balsamic vinegar over low heat until thick and syrupy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150