Marinated Garlic Steak

 

Nothing is better than a tender steak, grilled or pan fried to perfection. Steak is high prices right now, but you can still take a tough cut of meat and make it tender. 

You can add some mushrooms over the tops of the steaks and have a baked potato on the side for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1/3 c. olive oil
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. vinegar  or red wine vinegar or lemon juice
3 Tbs. dried basil
2 Tbs. honey or brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbs. garlic powder
1 1/2 Tbs parsley flakes
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried minced garlic
2 1/2 lbs. steak meat

Directions

In a sealable bag or a glass bowl with a lid, combine olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, basil, honey, garlic powder, parsley flakes, black pepper, and minced garlic. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Add the steak. Turn the steak, so it is completely covered in the marinade.  Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.  Remove the steaks at least one hour before grilling.

Start the grill.  Preheat the grill to high heat with the lid down. The temperature should be around 400°.  If you don't have a grill, you can use your stove top. Heat a heavy cast iron skillet over high heat. 

Remove the steaks from the marinade and shake off some excess marinade.  Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the steaks to taste, if desired.  

Place the steaks on the grill or in the skillet.  If you want medium-rare steaks, and your steak is 3/4 of an inch thick, grill for 4 or 5 minutes on one side.  Turn the steaks over and grill for an additional 3 to 5 minutes on the other side. If your steaks are thinner or thicker, then you would need to adjust the cooking time. See notes below.

Remove the steaks from the grill or skillet and place them on a serving platter. Cover them loosely with foil or a bowl.  Let them rest for 5 to 8 minutes before serving.

Notes. 

For medium-rare steaks, the internal temperature should be 135°. 

If you want a medium steak, grill or cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 140°.

For a medium-well done steak, grill or cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 150°.