London Broil with Cherry-Balsamic Sauce

From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

London broil is a thicker cut of steak that benefits from the tenderizing effects of a marinade. Ours does its job and then doubles as a sauce when simmered with some shallots. Use any steak leftovers on top of a salad or in a sandwich with fresh spinach leaves.

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London Broil with Cherry-Balsamic Sauce Recipe

6 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes (including marinating time)

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons cherry preserves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds London broil, trimmed (see Ingredient note)
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons butter

Preparation

Whisk wine, vinegar, cherry preserves, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, turning several times, for at least 20 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Remove the meat from the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan; add shallot and set aside. Brush a ridged grill pan (see Tip) or heavy skillet with oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness, or until it reaches desired doneness. (It may appear that the meat is burning but don't worry, it will form a pleasant crust.) Transfer the meat to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes.
While the meat is cooking, bring the marinade to a boil; cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove from the heat; add butter and whisk until melted.
Slice the meat thinly against the grain. Add any juices on the cutting board to the sauce. Serve the meat with the sauce.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Marinate the meat (Step 1) for up to 8 hours.

Ingredient note: London broil is a thicker cut of steak that benefits from the tenderizing effects of a marinade.
Tip: A ridged grill pan is great for indoor grilling, but you can use the broiler or, if weather permits, cook the steak on an outdoor grill.

Nutrition

Per serving: 216 calories; 8 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono); 41 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 25 g protein; 0 g fiber; 260 mg sodium; 429 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Zinc (33% daily value), Potassium (21% dv).

Exchanges: 1/3 fruit, 3 lean protein, 1/2 fat