Want to grill more than burgers and hot dogs, but think you can't afford it? Think again! You can have steak and still stick to your budget!
Eating great and staying frugal
During those years when we wanted
to grill something better than burgers, I would thumb through the
advertisements to see who had round or chuck steak on sale.
You can find it for $1.50 a pound or less during a good sale. No,
it's not T-bone, but when you do a little tricky marinating and
seasoning it's a great meal. The following recipes will work
with any type of steak, but I still can't resist a good sale!
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup sweet onion, sliced very thinly
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary
1 garlic clove -- minced
2 1/2 pounds chuck steak, cut 1/2" thick
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except steak. Marinate the
steak for at least 3 hours, turning several times. Grill
steak over wood, hot coals or a gas grill on low heat.
Grill for about 30 minutes or until done as desired. Boil the marinade for a couple minutes after removing the raw meat, and use to baste the steak during cooking.
NOTE: You can substitute fresh herbs by mincing and using double what is called for.
Marinated Round Steak
Ingredients:
1/4 cup wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons catsup or tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds round steak, cut into sections
Directions:
Mix all but steak together. Place round steak
and marinade in a plastic bag or glass container
and let sit in refrigerator for about 3 hours. Turn
container several times. Broil 5 to 8 minutes on each
side to desired doneness.
Grilled Teriyaki Steak
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless round steak, 1/2" thick
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
11/2 teaspoons instant meat tenderizer
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
Sprinkle round steak with pepper; pierce at 1 inch
intervals with a meat fork. Place in a large shallow
container. Combine the remaining ingredients and
mix well. Pour over steak. Cover dish and marinate
for 8 to 10 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Grill
over hot coals 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until
done as desired. Makes 6 servings.
Oriental-Style Meat Marinade
Ingredients:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup soy sauce
Directions:
Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Cool. Use
to marinate meat for minimum of 4 hours or
overnight for cheap cuts of steak that may need
more tenderizing.
Italian-Style Marinade
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1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups red wine
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 Tablespoon black pepper
1 small onion, sliced thinly
3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions:
Combine and use to marinate steak for
4 hours to overnight.
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About the author: Brenda Hyde is a freelance writer, wife and mom to three kids living in the Midwest United States. For more family friendly recipes and cooking tips visit Brenda at http://oldfashionedliving.com/recipes.html.
