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Beef Steaks- As Easy as 1,2,3

Grilling and Marinating Steaks

Grilling Steaks Rib Rib Eye Tenderloin T-Bone Strip Loin Sirloin Marinating Steaks Round Sirloin Tip Flank

Cooking Instructions (Grilling Steaks) Cooking Instructions (Marinating Steaks) Seasoning Variations Marinade Variations Helpful Hints Recipe Suggestions

Cooking Instructions:

GRILLING STEAKS - Rib, Rib Eye, Tenderloin, T-Bone, Strip Loin, Sirloin Steaks

1. Season with pepper and garlic.
2. Grill or broil using medium high heat, turning only once or twice with tongs.

1. Pierce steak numerous times with a fork.
2. Marinate in 1 cup (250 mL) acidic liquid (citrus juice, wine, etc.) plus seasonings for 12 - 24 hours in refrigerator OR 20 to 30 minutes, if using instant marinades.
3. Grill or broil using medium high heat, turning only once or twice with tongs. Do not cook past medium.

Seasoning Variations:

1. TEX-MEX - Rub steak with a mixture of 1 tsp (5 mL) each of chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder before cooking.
2. HERB & SPICE - Rub on a mixture of 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried parsley or chives, 1 tsp (5 mL) each of paprika and garlic powder and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper.
3. GREEK - Rub on a mixture of 1 tsp (5 mL) each of lemon pepper, garlic powder and dried lemon peel and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried rosemary or oregano.

Marinade Variations

1. TANDOORI - Marinate steak in mixture of 1 cup (250 mL) yogurt, 1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic salt and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper.
2. TERIYAKI - Combine 1 cup (250 mL) pineapple juice, 1/4 cup (50 mL) soy sauce and 2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic.
3. MEXICAN - Combine 1 cup (250 mL) tomato juice, 1/2 envelope taco seasoning mix and 1 Tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar.

Helpful Hints

1. Raw steaks may be stored for 3 days in the refrigerator or 6-9 months in the freezer.
2. Steaks may be cooked from frozen state (just allow 50% more cooking time).
3. For boneless steaks, allow 3-4 servings/lb (6-8 servings/kg).
4. Leakproof, plastic ziplock bags are handy for marinating BEEF in the refrigerator. Discard remaining marinade or boil for 10 minutes and use to baste steak, or thicken with flour to use as a sauce.
5. EASY MEALS IN MINUTES - Cook an extra steak and slice thinly the next day for a great steak sandwich, to top a salad, toss in your favourite pasta, or to use as a flatbread pizza topping.

Recipe Suggestions

Prime Rib/Rib Eye, T-Bone, Strip Loin, Sirloin, Tenderloin
BBQ Steak with Orange Butter
Filet of Beef in Black Peppercorn Crust
Gourmet Stuffed Steak
Pepper Steak Frambois
Steak Rubs for T-bones

Sirloin Tip, Eye of Round, Inside Round, Outside Round, Flank
Beef in Beer
Chunky Beef Chili
Fresh Orange Herb Steak
Marinated Flank Steak
Sweet and Sour Steak