Who has a good marinade recipe for steak?

[x-g.o.p.er]

I'm using a combination of Montreal Steak grilling sauce, left over injectable creole butter (not injecting), and a store-bought garlic and herb marinade, with a few spices thrown in.

It's not too bad, but it's missing the proverbial "something."

[jus_the_facts]

1. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE!

:9

[Cooley Hurd]

2. It may sound crass...

...but A-1 steak sauce added into the mix you've described might do the trick to add the "bite" you're looking for...

[-..__...]

3. Things go better with Coke.

A tip I learned from a cook at a restaurant well known for their steaks and steak tips.

Whatever marinade you decide on, add a can of Coke to the mixture. It doesn't add any flavor. From what I understand it tenderizes the meat by breaking down the fat. I've tried it on numerous occasions and the difference is amazing.

Specific recipes...

I'm one of those 'measuring by eyeball and taste' cooks.

Sometimes it comes out perfect, other times, not so perfect.

[jus_the_facts]

9. I use a packet o'onion soup mix...can o'coke...and half a cup Crown Royal.

...and Worcestershire sause....makes an AWESOME roast!!! :9

[stellanoir]

4. Ginger Soy Sauce. . .

from House of Tsang. It's great for almost any meat (even burgers) and when mixed with orange juice it's really amazing as a marinade for salmon.

Phenomenal stuff for stir fried vegetables and rice and even some pastas.

I barely cook without this stuff.

[AlCzervik]

5. Chili flakes maybe

give it a little heat.

[Calico Jack Rackham]

6. Mix all that with a

bottle of Guinness and put it in the fridge for a few hours.

[Taverner]

7. I do!!!!!

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup Pinapple Sauce
1 shot cheap tequila
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp new mexico chili powder
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup Orange juice
1 minced clove of garlic

Soak overnight. Trust me, you won't be dissapointed.

[flamingyouth]

8. Frank's red hot sauce, 2 limes, worsct. sauce

MMMM - :D

[lazarus]

10. if you've got good meat

nothing beyond salt and pepper is required.

[loftycity]

11. Kitchen Bouquet and Worchestershire sauce

Kitchen secret from chefs..if you like your steaks carmelized dark and it holds in all of the juice.
Kitchen Bouquet is a browning and seasoning sauce made by HV in Oakland, CA

[northofdenali]

12. Cheap Italian Salad Dressing.

Use the store brand. I know it works for moose and caribou. I generally don't marinate steak, given that I don't buy it much, and it's a "treat".

Never had it fail yet. Good flavor, tenderizing, and doesn't overwhelm the meat.

[Bluebear]

13. Korean marinade

6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground black pepper
Accent enhancer (optional)

[ThomWV]

14. Good Meat Is Far Better Than Good Marinade

Salt, coarse black pepper.

[BraveDave]

15. French Dressing and fresh ground pepper.

you'd be surprised how good it is.

[Spider Jerusalem]

16. Rub the steaks with salt and cracked black pepper.

And throw away the marinade. The ONLY reason one should EVER use marinade is to cover the taste of meat of an inferior cut or quality. Sirloin, ribeye, strip, and tenderloin need no marination.