Marinades
Marinades are seasoned liquid mixtures that add flavor and,
in some cases, help tenderize beef. A tenderizing marinade must contain an
acidic ingredient such as lemon juice, yogurt, wine or vinegar.
Less tender cuts of beef should be marinated to enhance
tenderness. These cuts include: top round steak, eye round steak, chuck shoulder
steak, skirt steak and flank steak. Tender cuts of beef can be marinated for
flavor.
HOW
TO MARINATE
1.
Marinate in the refrigerator. NEVER at room temperature.
2.
Marinate in a food-safe plastic bag or glass utility dish.
3.
Turn meat occasionally during marinating so that all sides are equally
exposed to marinade.
4.
Allow 1/4 to 1/2 cup marinade for each 1 to 2 pounds of beef.
WHEN
TO MARINATE
• For flavor
only, marinate for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
• For
tenderizing, marinate for at least 6 hours.
• Marinating
longer than 24 hours can result in a
mushy surface texture.
MARINATING
FOOD SAFELY
• If a
marinade is to be used later for basting or served as a sauce, reserve a portion
of it before adding the beef.
• Marinade
that has been in contact with uncooked meat must be brought to a full rolling
boil before it can be used as a sauce.
• Never
save and reuse a marinade.
The following marinades supply enough for 1 to 2 pounds of beef
| Teriyaki
Marinade |
Red
Wine Marinade |
| 1/2 cup soy sauce |
1/3 cup red wine vinegar |
| 1 clove garlic, minced |
2 T. vegetable oil |
| 2 T. brown sugar |
1 T. Dijon-style mustard |
| 1/2 tsp. ground ginger |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
| 2 T. Worcestershire sauce |
3/4 tsp. dired Italian seasoning |
| 1 T. lemon juice |
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper |
| Combine
all ingredients & mix well. |
Combine all
ingredients; stir until blended |
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| Lemony
Oriental Marinade |
Southwestern
Marinade |
| 1/4 cup fresh
lemon juice |
1/4 cup prepared salsa |
| 3 T. chopped green onion |
2 T. chopped cilantro |
| 1-1/2 T. reduced-sodium soy sauce |
2 T. fresh lime
juice |
| 1-1/2 T. vegetable oil |
1 T. vegetable oil |
| 3/4 tsp. grated fresh ginger |
1 clove garlic, minced |
| 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper pods |
1/4 tsp. ground cumin |
| Combine ingredients,
stirring until well blended |
Combine
all ingredients and mix well |
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|
| Zesty
Italian Marinade |
Savory
Marinade |
| 2/3 cup prepared Italian dressing |
1/4 cup steak sauce |
| 2 T. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro |
2 T. brown sugar (packed) |
| 1 T. chili
powder |
2 T. lime juice |
| Combine all
ingredients and mix well |
1/4 tsp. ground
red pepper |
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Combine
all ingredients and mix well |
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| Barbecue
Marinade |
Citrus
Marinade |
|
|
| 1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup orange
juice |
| 1-1/2 T. brown sugar (packed) |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
| 1 T. vegetable oil |
1 clove garlic, crushed |
| 1 T. prepared horseradish sauce |
2 dashes ground cloves |
| 1 T. water |
Combine
all ingredients and mix well |
| 1/4 tsp. coarse ground pepper |
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Cook onion and
brown sugar in oil in small saucepan over medium heat until onion is
tender, about 3 minutes.
Add remaining
ingredients and continue cooking over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
Remove from
heat; cool thoroughly before adding to beef.
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