Strip Steak with Charred Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 8 medium ripe red tomatoes, about 3 pounds
• ½ cup fresh chopped basil
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 20 basil leaves, thinly sliced
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 small market, porterhouse or strip steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each