Balsamic Marinated Steaks With Gorgonzola /Tomato Topping

• Marinade
• balsamic vinegar↗6 tablespoons
• shallots or 4 tablespoons sweet onions↗4 tablespoons
• olive oil↗5 tablespoons
• garlic cloves, peeled↗12
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh basil leaves↗8 -10
• Topping
• chopped tomato1 cup
• crumbled gorgonzola2 ounces
• chopped basil (fresh)1⁄4 cup
• thinly sliced chives (fresh) or 2 tablespoons scallions (fresh)2 tablespoons
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse till garlic is chopped up (30-60 seconds). This will be thick.

2. 2

   Lay your steaks in a non-corrosive baking dish and poke with a fork.

3. 3

   Spread with marinade, flipping steaks to cover all sides.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours.

5. 5

   Gently stir all ingredients together till well blended.

6. 6

   Grill steaks to your preference, sprinkling with salt on each side after searing.

7. 7

   Just before serving spoon topping on steaks.

8. 8

   Cooking time is not included.