Marinating Steaks

Marinating Steaks

Marinating and Grilling Steak
Place fresh or thawed steaks in marinade (good choices include salsa, Italian dressing, lemon juice, lime juice or prepared marinades) in a resealable plastic bag and keep in refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Grill, uncovered, over medium, ash-covered coals per chart for medium-rare to medium, turning occasionally.

BEEF CUT THICKNESS/WEIGHT TOTAL COOKING TIME
Top Round 3/4-inch
1-inch
1 1/2-inches
8 to 9 minutes
16 to 18 minutes
25 to 28 minutes (covered)
Chuck Shoulder 3/4-inch
1-inch
14 to 17 minutes
16 to 20 minutes
Chuck Blade 3/4 to 1-inch 15 to 18 minutes
Flank 1 1/2 to 2-pounds 17 to 21 minutes


Marinating and Broiling Steak
Place fresh or thawed steaks in marinade (good choices include salsa, Italian dressing, lemon juice, lime juice or prepared marinades) in a resealable plastic bag and keep in refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Broil on rack of broiler pan so that surface of beef is 3 to 4- inches from heat for 1-inch steaks; 2 to 3-inches for 3/4-inch steaks, 1-inch for top round and flank. Broil per chart for medium-rare to medium, turning occasionally.

BEEF CUT THICKNESS/WEIGHT TOTAL COOKING TIME
Top Round 3/4-inch
1-inch
12 to 13 minutes
17 to 18 minutes
  1 1/2-inches 27 to 29 minutes
Chuck Shoulder 3/4-inch
1-inch
10 to 13 minutes
16 to 21 minutes
Flank 1 1/2 to 2-pounds 13 to 18 minutes