Balsamic Garlic Herb T Bone Steak

Since I have already made several times of Oriental Style Steak. It is time for me to invent another version --- more western style!! LOL!!

I feel that making steak is not that hard, sometime it can be simple just add the salt and pepper because the meat itself already tasteful and juicy. I am learning to use different kinds of western herbs like Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Parsley, Fennel...etc to make my culinary journey more interesting, not just simply add in "Italian Seasoning - mixed herb" when I make a western meal. It is good to learn the individual flavor of each of the herb, then you can always mix and match for creative recipes.



Tom likes this version very much, and so do I. I'm not a fan of "steak/red meat" person, so, I only grill 1 piece of steak for us to share. I usually just taste 2~3 bites and eat something else. When I made this "Balsamic Garlic Herb T Bone Steak" last few days, both of us ended up "scrambling" every bite of the steak. LOL!!!!!! It tasted heavenly!! The matching of the balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary and thyme is wonderful! This has already become my favorite seasoning. If you are not a "steak" person, maybe you can try this seasoning with poultry or salmon steak.

Ingredients and steps :

1. 2pcs 1" thick T Bone Steak (about 756g)
- seasoned with 3/4 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper, set aside.

2. 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
3. 1 tbsp olive oil
4. 6 cloves large garlic - diced
5. 4 sprigs fresh rosemary - finely chop 2 of them. Keep the other 2 sprigs intact for grilling.
6. 8 sprigs fresh thyme - finely chop 4 of them. Keep the other 4 sprigs intact for grilling.

Steps :

1. Combine the ingredient # 2~6 in a marinating container.
2. Rub the steaks with the marinating mixture, refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
3. About 1 hour before grilling, remove the steaks from the fridge. Discard the marinate mixture.
4. Heat up the outdoor grill.
5. Spray some Canola Oil on the grate, immediately place the steaks on the grate.
6. Grill about 8 minutes for each side for "medium". More or less, to taste.
7. About 3~4 minutes before it is done, place the rosemary and thyme sprigs between the grilling grate and steak.
8. Serve with some grilled or broiled vegetable.

Marinate Ingredients...., Rosemary & Thyme

Oriental Style Rib Eye Steak

Oriental Style Rib Eye Steak



I have been doing some researches for the beef recipes recently. I'm not a red meat fan, I had never bought and cooked beef meat while I was in Malaysia, furthermore, you could hardly find an quality beef butcher stall in Malaysia, probably because of the religious, Indian ethic and some Chinese ethic don't take beef because of religious issue.

It is kind of "wasting" the beef resources in US if I ignore them, they are more common than pork and poultry. After doing some internet searching and asking some steak experts, I decided to start with "rib eye cut" for my first steak cooking, because it is one of the most popular and juiciest steak in US market. The "marbled" fat in this cut section provides tenderness and flavor in the steak.

Enjoy!!!

Ingredients :

1. 2pcs 1 inch thick boneless rib eye steak cut (approx. 1.2lbs) - remove the extra fat at the edge.

In a large food storage bag, mix well the following marinade ingredients :

a) 1 tsp of sesame oil
b) 1/4 cup of soy sauce
c) 1/8 cup of light brown sugar (can substitute with 1.5 tsp of normal sugar)
d) 3 large cloves of finely minced garlic
e) 1/3 cup of chopped green onion
f) 1/4 tsp of ground ginger
g) 1/4 tsp of black and white pepper


1. Coat well steaks in the marination bag and refrigerate overnight, turn once for evenly marinating on both sides.

2. Let the steak sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before grilling.

3. Preheat the outdoor grill with high heat and close the cover for 10 minutes.

(If outdoor grill is not available, you may cook the steaks on the stove with grill skillet)


4. Slightly grease the grate. Place the steaks on the grill with uncovered, turn to medium high heat.

5. Grill for 8~9 minutes each side for medium rare done, you may adjust the cooking time according to your preferred cooking level (rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well). Flip only once during entire grilling to maintain the tenderness and juiciness in the steaks.

6. Serve with some grilled vegetables or potatoes.


Steaks on the grill