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
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg