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Balsamic Braised Eye of Round Steak Recipe
This simple beef eye of round recipe uses braising method to tenderize lean and tough meat, simmering with onions in a flavorful honey balsamic sauce. It’s one of our favorite way to cook round steak.
Servings: 4
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Ingredients
- 4 pieces eye of round steak
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
The Sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
Instructions
- Place a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Season the steak with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Then dust lightly with flour.
- Turn your pan to medium-high, add another 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add steaks and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until nicely browned.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and beef broth, together with the sautéed onion.
- Add honey, onion powder, paprika and ginger powder.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer for 2-2.5 hours or until the meat is fork-tender. Make sure to check periodically through and replenish the liquid.
- Serve immediately and drizzle the sauce on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1036mg
(43%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
252IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 252IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.