Grilled Balsamic and Blue Steak

It is officially June, summer days and I cannot believe how fast time is going by already since school got out.  We are hitting 90 degrees today, which means no more kitchen cooking!!  It's grilling season!!  

During the summers, I "try" not to use the oven too much since it really heats up the house.  I am holding out as long as I can, being the penny pincher I am and refusing to turn on the air conditioner. That being said, it's been a lot of grilling, crock pot and salads this past week.

We made this Balsamic and Blue Cheese Steak a couple weeks ago and it truly is one of my all time favorites.  Super easy to prepare and really delicious.  I get the steak marinating before I go to work and when we come home, perfectly flavored and ready to grill.  We like to use the leftover steak (when there rarely is any) for taco Tuesday - awesome!

Grilled Balsamic and Blue Steak

Adapted from Traeger Grills

1-1/2 pounds Flat Iron Steak (or Top Round Steak)

3 Tbl. Olive Oil

6 Tbl. Balsamic Venigar

1 Tbl. Traeger Prime Rib Rub (or your favorite available brand)

1 tsp. fresh Thyme, chopped

1 tsp. fresh Rosemary, chopped

3 cloves  Garlic, minced

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup Blue Cheese crumbles

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 green onion (white and green parts), chopped

In a large plastic zipper bag, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, prime rib rub, thyme, rosemary and 3 cloves of minced garlic.  Mix/whisk well in bag to combine.  Place the steak in the bag with mixture, seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.  Remove the steak from the refrigerator 45 minutes before grilling to bring it to room temperature.

Combine the butter, blue cheese, 1 clove of garlic and the chopped green onion in a small bowl.  Mix well.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

When ready to cook, (at this point, you can heat your grill to the recommended directions for steak) or if using a Traeger Grill, start your Traeger on Smoke with lid open until the fire is established (4-5 minutes)., Set the temperature to High and preheat, lid closed (10-15 minutes).

Place the steak towards the front of the grill grate for 6 minutes on each side to give it a sear, for medium rare (place in the middle of the grill grate for a few more minutes if you prefer your steak medium or well).  Remove from the heat and rest for 10-15 minutes.

Slice the steak against the grain and add the blue cheese butter on top.  Enjoy with herb seasoned roasted baby potatoes and fresh garden salad.