Ingredients

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 c. Polenta

3 tbsp. butter

1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons

2 tbsp. brown sugar

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

1 1/4 lb. skirt steak

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast until golden around edges, 15 to 20 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 4 ½ cups salted water to a boil. Add polenta in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, whisking regularly, until thickened, 20 minutes. Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper.Step 3In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook onion until beginning to soften, 3 minutes, then stir in brown sugar and cook 2 minutes more. Add balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until texture resembles a thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Step 4Heat a grill pan over high heat. Season skirt steak with salt and pepper and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes and cut thinly on the diagonal.Step 5Serve steak over polenta, topped with balsamic red onions, and with broccoli on the side.