Garlic Steak with Garlic

Ingredients

• 8 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 News York strip steaks , 12 ounce
• 12 cloves garlic , peeled
• 1 cup olive oil for frying
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until marinade is well combined; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add steaks, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Combine 12 garlic cloves and 1 cup olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and tender, about 30 minutes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

4. 4

   Remove steaks from the bag, wiping off excess marinade with paper towels. Discard marinade. Generously season steaks with salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Cook steaks on the preheated grill until slightly firm and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Drizzle balsamic vinegar over steaks, then spoon a few cloves of oil-roasted garlic on top.