I am not one of those people who grill year round. You know, the die hard BBQ-ers. Dark nights, snow covered patios, it doesn't matter, they are grilling, no matter what. Not me. Once the cold weather sets in, the grill remains in desolate isolation out on the deck, praying for a beautiful sunny day, so it can get some action again. The change in weather seems to be happening super fast here, this year so I was ecstatic that I was able to get one, maybe last, batch of My Favorite Marinated Steak in before the grill goes into hibernation.
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Go ahead, ask me why I don't just use a grill pan in the house in the winter? I dare you. I'll leave out the details, in order to avoid my husband getting too angry with me for talking about it but let's just say there's a bit of a ventilation issue in our kitchen and if I were to grill in the kitchen the smoke detectors would be singing their high pitched tune.
The secret to this steak is the marinade. It's funny, to me, that one of my favorite steak recipes uses a marinade, because I don't marinate very often. I never think of it in enough time. I'm more of a grab a big expensive steak and just grill it with salt and pepper and taste it's own perfection. However, sometimes I get cheap sensible and I buy steak tips if they're on sale. Steak tips need a good marinade.
I started out on a search for a great marinade and how could I not click on one labeled "Best Steak Marinade in Existence". I found it over on a website called Plain Chicken. I liked the sound of it, but I decided to change up just a few things and make it more, well, ME! After one bite, I knew this was, absolutely, without a doubt, My Favorite Marinated Steak recipe.
I used steak tips but feel free to use whatever cut of steak you prefer that is appropriate for marinating.
Do you grill all winter, or does your grill go into hibernation mode like mine?
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Recipe adapted from Plain Chicken
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Heather // girlichef says
Those tips look soooo good. I'd love them alongside an egg for breakie right now! I do grill all winter long. I don't consider myself a die-hard or anything, but there's something so serene about lighting up the charcoal in the middle of a gentle snowfall...it forms this sort of heat bubble around you, and all seems right with the world.
foodyschmoody says
That sounds beautiful to me....in theory and then I remember I'm a wimp in the cold, lol! I'm envious of those of you who can hack it!
Cindy @ Hun What's for Dinner? says
I am loving this warm weather. This marinade sounds fantastic!
Del's cooking twist says
Those tips are very useful and the recipe looks delicious! I never cooked marinated steak, I think it's about time things change!! 🙂
foodyschmoody says
I don't marinate often but these are worth a try if you're willing to try something new! Thanks for coming over.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I was looking for a recipe like this just the other day! Saving it now. I don't get beef very often because I have to travel a long way to get it, but when I do, I have to make this!
foodyschmoody says
Oh glad I could give you what you were looking for!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I can see why this is a favorite, it looks to die for!!!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Claire
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
I can see why this is a favorite! My family would devour it in no time!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
We usually stop grilling outdoors once the temps dip down below 50 degrees. After that, I grill on my grill pan indoors. I love Plain Chicken's blog too. This recipe you've adapted looks wonderful and that steak look perfectly cooked!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks! It's such a relief when I finally cut into it to see that it was still perfectly pink! Anything more than that should be illegal lol
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I'm the same way - I don't grill in the snow (in shorts) like some of our neighbors haha!! This might make me wanna grill in the middle of winter, though. Delish!
Martha@A Family Feast says
Everyone needs a good steak marinade recipe in their collection - thanks for sharing! (This look delicious!)
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
We love rare grilled steak over here..and luckily we can have it year round in Florida!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
That is one good looking steak! The marinade sounds delicious.
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Ooh, that marinade sounds delicious!! I don't grill during the cold months, yet this steak with its delicious marinade is just BEGGING for grill marks!
Kim Beaulieu says
I want it, I need it, I must make it, lol! I love steak, more than life itself. This looks amazing.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
It is easy to see why this is your favorite steak recipe, it looks amazing! We love beef in this house!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Made it tonight and it was fabulous! Hubby said "make sure you don't lose this one!"
foodyschmoody says
Woo Hoo! I was so nervous when you said you were trying it. I'm so glad you guys liked it. Made my day Jessica, thanks!!!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Nice to know someone else has vent issues. Whenever I grill inside I have to open the front door, back door and windows. It's like the fire dept. knows, "OK, KC's grilling steak again"! I love the lemon in your marinade, I usually use red wine vinegar with your ingredients. Next time I marinate a Flank, I'm going to use this one. Thanks for sharing each week at #theWeekendSocial. Hope to see you again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned http://www.theKitchenChopper.com