The hanger steak is a thick strip of meat from the underside of the cow. It hangs (hence the name) between the rib and the loin. It is part of the diaphragm and, like a skirt steak and is full of flavor. The hanger steak has a grainy texture which is great for many dishes like fajitas or bulgogi.
Ingredients
- 4 hanger steaks
- 2 cups / 475 mL balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup / 60 mL vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup / 60 mL Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup / 60 mL water
- 1 1/3 cups / 320 mL brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon / 15 mL sea salt
- 1 teaspoon / 5 mL soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon / 5 mL coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon / 2 1/2 mL garlic powder
Steps to Make It
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Combine balsamic vinegar with oil, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
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Set aside 1 cup/240 mL of marinade mixture in separate bowl. Place hanger steaks in a resealable plastic bag.
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Pour marinade over steaks, seal bag, and turn to coat. Place bag in the refrigerator and marinade meat for 3 to 4 hours.
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Place reserved 1 cup/240 mL marinade in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
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Cook for additional 4 to 5 minutes until sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon. Make sure to stir often during the cooking process and also, watch for burning.
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Set aside and allow to cool. Vinegar will continue to thicken as it cools. If it gets too thick, simply stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture and reheat right before serving.
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Preheat grill for high heat.
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Remove hanger steaks from bag and discard marinade.
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Place meat on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Once steaks have reached the desired doneness, remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before plating.
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To serve either slice or serve steaks whole with warmed balsamic sauce drizzled over top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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655 | Calories |
26g | Fat |
76g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 655 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 94mg | 31% |
Sodium 2076mg | 90% |
Total Carbohydrate 76g | 28% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 31g | |
Calcium 104mg | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |