Does a steak marinade make steak more tender?

The main reason for using a steak marinade is to tenderize an otherwise less tender and probably cheaper cut of steak. The acid in the steak marinade tenderizes by breaking down the connective tissue of the steak. The steak marinade also adds flavor. The following steak marinade recipe is a very good one that not only willtenderize your steak but add flavor.

Mix together in a bowl with a cover

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Add steak, cover bowl and refigerate for several hours or overnight stirring occasionally. Then broil or grill to desired tenderness. Some of the left over steak marinade may be used to baste the steak while broiling.

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Can I make a salisbury recipe using cube steak?

Although a salisbury steak recipe typically calls for ground beef it is possible to use cube steak. The following is one that you could adapt to cube steak.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 pounds cube steak
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 envelope mushroom gravy mix
  • 1 can (3 to 4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 tbsps red wine, optional
  • 1 tbsp oil for pan

Prepare gravy mix as package directs; stir in mushrooms and wine, if using, salt, marjoram, and pepper; mix well. Set aside and keep warm. Pan-broil steak in a heavy, oiled
skillet for 3 to 4 minutes; turn and broil other side of steak for about 4 minutes, or until done as desired. Pour gravy over cube steak and serve with potatoes. This salisbury steak recipe serves 6.

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Looking for grilled steak recipes?

This is one of several grilled steaks recipes on this site (search grilled steak). It is made with Porterhouse Steak but other cuts can be used.Charcoal-Broiled Porterhouse Steak

3 lbs Porterhouse steak
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt
freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp butter

Trim excess fat from steak, slash edges of remaining fat. Spread steak with crushed garlic. Place on oiled grill about 3″ above a thick bed of hot coals (be generous with the charcoal). Grill about 12 minutes until nicely crusted. Turn, season cooked side with salt and pepper, and grill to desired doneness. Remove to heated carving board or platter, seasoned side down, place butter beneath, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Serves four. This is one of the simpler but tastier
grilled steak recipes.

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