Description
Grilled Balsamic Steak Caprese with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil is a flavorful summer dinner featuring juicy grilled steak marinated in balsamic, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for entertaining or a simple weeknight meal. This caprese steak recipe is gluten-free, protein-packed, and full of Italian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Pour marinade over steak in a shallow dish or bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Remove steak from marinade and grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium.
5. Let steak rest for 5 minutes after grilling.
6. Slice steak against the grain into thick strips.
7. Layer mozzarella and tomato slices over steak, then scatter with fresh basil.
8. Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar or reduction.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella for best flavor.
Don’t skip resting the steak—it helps retain juices.
Add a touch of honey to the balsamic if you prefer a sweeter finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg