Description
Sizzling Wagyu chuck steaks dance with crispy bacon and tangy balsamic relish, creating a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Perfectly grilled and topped with fresh tomatoes, this dish turns an ordinary dinner into a mouthwatering celebration of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 Lone Mountain Wagyu Chuck Steaks
- 1 cup bacon diced
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh cracked black pepper
- fresh torn basil
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grape-seed oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Render 1 cup of diced bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes until achieving a crisp texture. Transfer bacon to a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the skillet.
- Elevate the skillet’s temperature to medium-high and introduce 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Roast for 5-6 minutes until slightly charred and nearly bursting.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon garlic, cooked bacon pieces, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
- Allow your Wagyu chuck steaks to rest at ambient temperature. Season both surfaces generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Heat the skillet to high heat until it begins smoking. Drizzle 2 tablespoons grape-seed oil and carefully position the steak into the hot pan.
- Sear the steak for precisely 3 minutes on the first side without disrupting its contact with the skillet. Flip and cook an additional 1-1.5 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
- Slice the steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle. Arrange on a serving plate and crown with the warm tomato-bacon relish.
- Garnish with fresh torn basil leaves just before presenting at the table.
Notes
- Bacon fat adds incredible flavor, so save every drop for cooking the tomatoes and giving depth to the relish.
- Always let steaks rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and a perfect sear.
- High heat is crucial for creating a beautiful crust on Wagyu steaks, so make sure your cast iron skillet is smoking hot before adding meat.
- Slicing against the grain helps break down muscle fibers, making each bite of this luxurious cut more tender and easier to chew.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24-27.5 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 854 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 70 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 44 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg