Marinade Suggestions & Ideas

Our range fed beef is extremely lean. With the added health benefit of lean meat comes the opportunity to explore some creative cooking techniques. You will notice that after browning your ground beef there will be little or no need for draining off fat. For your steaks we recommend a good marinade in order to get the optimal flavor and tenderness. Here are several suggestions.

Red Wine Marinade

For all red wine lovers.

Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 1/2 cup
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Marinate in a food-safe plastic bag or glass utility dish in refrigerator. Turn meat occasionally so that all sides are equally exposed to marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes to 2 hours for flavor enhancement, or up to 6 hours to tenderize.

Rosemary-Pepper Rub

Add flavor to your favorite steak.

Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: Makes about 2 Tbsp.
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. coarse grind black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Rub onto both sides of meat prior to grilling.

Italian Grilling Rub

Simple rub with Old World flavor.

Prep: 5 minutes
Servings: Makes enough to season 2 lbs. of beef.
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano

Combine all ingredients. Mix until well blended. Rub evenly over the surface of your favorite steaks for grilling.

Barbecue Marinade

That all-American flavor...barbecue.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Servings: Yields approximately 1/2 cup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar (packed)
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 Tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. coarse ground pepper

Cook onions and brown sugar in oil in small saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool thoroughly before adding to beef.