Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chuck eye steak (ranch steak) or 4 beef shoulder center steaks steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (ranch steak)
  • 14 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • fresh basil sprig (optional)
  • 1 12 cups chopped sweet onions
  • 34 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • To prepare Caramelized Onions, spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat over medium to medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • If necessary, re-spray skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add bell pepper; continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are browned and bell pepper is crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in sliced basil, pine nuts, 1 tablespoon vinegar and black pepper.
  • Season with salt, as desired; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile combine molasses, Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon vinegar in small bowl.
  • Heat second large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Season steaks with black pepper.
  • Place steaks in pan; cook 9 to 11 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally and brushing with molasses mixture during last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Season steaks with salt, as desired; serve with caramelized onions.
  • Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.