Beer Marinated Steak

Beer Marinated Steak is a new flavor sensation for many who have never cooked with beer. It adds a tender texture to any cut of steak, guaranteed juiciness and depending on the variety of beer, adds a light malty flavor.

We are a family of steak lovers. Air Fried, Pan fried or grilled, but especially marinated. This beer marinade recipe was created out of a curiosity for using an ingredient I had leftover from a party we had. I've used wine plenty of times but never beer. As a matter of fact, I don't like beer. My husband enjoys many different types so I was relying on his best taste-tester judgement. Well, he loved the marinade and I even had to admit it was delicious and a definite repeat recipe!

Why is beer delicious in a marinade?

The components of a great marinade are acid, salt, oil, herbs and a sweetener. In most of my marinades, I've used either vinegar, lemon, lime juice and sometimes wine for the acid part. Beer helps to tenderize the meat and adds a sweet and nutty, malty balance to the other flavors. I think you will be pleasantly surprised about how the beer adds a complexity to the marinade without it overpowering the flavor.

Ingredients

You need the following ingredients to make Seared Steak Marinated in Beer:

Substitutions

Beer: We used a brand called Landshark which is a lager beer. It is a pale amber with a clean, crisp taste. Lagers have a subtle malty flavor which means it doesn't really stand out very strongly in the marinade. If you'd like a deeper flavor, use an Imperial IPA, a stout, porter or a dark or scotch ale.

Steak: This recipe uses boneless ribeye steaks. They are more expensive and I only buy when on sale. A similar cut to use might be a top sirloin, a bit leaner but still a good choice.

Sweet Chili Sauce: This adds a touch of sweetness to balance the other flavors. I use the G Hughes brand because it has no sugar added. Feel free to use any brand or make your own by mixing chili sauce with some sugar. Taste it before adding to the marinade and adjust as needed.

How to make Beer Marinated Steak

Step 1: Combine ingredients for marinade.

Step 2: Place steaks in large dish and pour marinade over the beef. Store in refrigerator for about 2 hours. When ready to cook, remove steaks, pat very dry with paper towels, discard the marinade.

Step 3: Heat oil and butter in large skillet. Brown each side at least 4 minutes per side. Test with meat thermometer for your preferred doneness. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Can you reuse the marinade from the steak?

While some have stated it is safe as long as you bring to a boil first, I have never reused my marinade. I want to avoid any bacteria from cross-contamination and keep it simple. I've always believed 'better safe than sorry'.

My suggestion is if you want to use the marinade as a sauce, make an extra amount that is separate from the steak.

How long is too long to marinate steak?

1-2 hours works well for this recipe and for most steaks that are at least ¾ inch thich. If you are using a tougher cut of beef such as a London Broil, Top Round or Chuck Roast, while they are flavorful but may need two hours. Because beer is so acidic, you should not need longer than 2 hours or it could actually change the texture of the beef to become mushy and the absorbed beer flavor might overpower the rest of the marinade.

Recipe Tips

• These ribeyes are about ¾ inch thick. If yours are thinner, marinate them less time to avoid the steaks getting mushy. And always use a meat thermometer to check for proper doneness.
• Taste the marinade before adding the steak. Adjust for seasoning and sweetness.
• You can poke some holes in the steak so that the marinade gets absorbed into the beef.
• Always dry off the beef before you pan fry or grill. Wet meat will not get seared and brown. That crust on the outside locks in the juices and flavor!

What to serve with Beer Marinated Steak?

I usually serve a baked potato for my husband with sour cream and chives. I don't eat potatoes, rice or noodles since I try to stay on the lower carb end of nutrition.

Some of our favorite vegetables that will cook quickly in a skillet on the stove:

• Charred Broccoli
• Blackened Green Beans
• Pan Seared Asparagus
• Brussels Sprouts
• Pan Fried Yellow Squash

I love to have a salad with my meals. My 3 favorites are: Classic House Salad, Butter Lettuce Salad or Red Leaf Salad.

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Nutrition is an estimate from Nutrifox.com.

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