Burgundy-Marinated Steaks Marinades that contain beer, lemon juice, wine or vinegar will tenderize the meat as well as enhance the flavor.
BURGUNDY MARINADE: 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup burgundy or dry red wine 2 Tbs. ketchup 2 Tbs. molasses STEAK: 2 lbs. beef steaks
1. In 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish or large plastic bag, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag. Tender steaks should be marinated no more than 2 hours. Marinate less tender steaks at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.<WBR>* 2. Heat grill. When ready to barbecue, drain steaks, reserving marinade. Place steaks on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook to desired doneness (see Cook's Note, below), turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. 6 servings.
BROILER DIRECTIONS: Prepare recipe as directed. Place steaks on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until of desired doneness (see Cook's Note, below), turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
TIP: *Chuck and top round are examples of less tneder cuts that will require a longer marinating time.
Cook's Note: TIMETABLE FOR GRILLING STEAK: Steak Thickness Total Cooking Time in Minutes (Rare to Medium) Rib, Rib Eye or Top Loin 3/4 to 1 inch 12 to 16 (3/4 inch) or 15 to 20 (1 inch) Sirloin, Porterhouse, T-Bone 1-1/2 inches 22 to 30 Top Sirloin Chuck 3/4 to 1 inch 14 to 20 minutes 1-1/2 inches 18 to 24 Top Round 3/4 to 1 inch 22 to 26 1-1/2 inches 28 to 35 Tenderloin 1 inch 6 to 8 1-1/2 inches 8 to 10 minutes 2 inches 10 to 12
TIMETABLE FOR BROILER STEAK Steak Thickness Total Cooking Time in Minutes (Rare to Medium) Rib, Rib Eye or Top Loin 3/4 inch 8 to 12 1 inch 15 to 20 1-1/2 inches 25 to 30 Sirloin, Porterhouse, or T-Bone 3/4 inches 10 to 15 minutes 1 inch 20 to 25 1-1/2 inches 30 to 35 Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) 1 inch 10 to 15 minutes 2 inches 15 to 20 minutes Chuck 3/4 inch 14 to 20 minutes 1 inch 20 to 25 1-1/2 inches 30 to 35 Top Round 1 inch 20 to 30 1-1/2 inches 30 to 35
-Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks, June 1992 |