BALSAMIC AND FENNEL STEAK

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp fennel seed, crushed
• 1/2 tsp thyme, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 lb (0.75 kg) sirloin steak, 1 1/2 inches thick

Directions

1. To prepare marinade, combine all ingredients except steak in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag. Add steak and squeeze bag to coat steak with marinade; seal bag. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak to desired doneness.