beef essentials: the ultimate steak marinade

How To Make beef essentials: the ultimate steak marinade

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  What are liquid aminos? Liquid aminos are similar to tamari sauce, but a bit more acidic. FYI: Tamari sauce is just a gluten-free soy sauce.
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  Step 3
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 4
  Take all the ingredients, and whisk them together. Whisk, Whisk, Whisk.
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  Step 5
  Take your steak and lightly score both sides. I usually cut at a 45-degree angle, and then reverse the process to make a diamond pattern.
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  Step 6
  Add the steak and the marinade to a Ziploc bag.
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  Step 7
  Throw into the fridge for 90 minutes.
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  Step 8
  Remove the bag from the fridge, and let it sit on the counter for 1 hour.
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  Step 9
  Take a heavy-bottom frying pan (I prefer cast iron), and set the temp to screaming hot.
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  Step 10
  Chef’s Note: You could also do these on your grill… Using a grill gives you those really cool grill marks.
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  Step 11
  Remove the steak from the marinade, and pat dry.
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  Step 12
  Chef’s Note: If the steak is not dry, it will steam, not sear.
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  Step 13
  Throw the steak into the pan... at this point you might want to turn on the vent fan.
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  Step 14
  Flip, when the steak easily releases from the pan, about 60 – 90 seconds.
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  Step 15
  Chef's Tip: At this point, I like to throw a knob of butter on top of the seared side... yum.
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  Step 16
  Cook another 60 – 90 seconds on the second side.
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  Step 17
  Chef’s Note: At this point, the steak should be medium rare (my personal fav); however, if you want medium, flip it again for about 60 seconds, and flip again for about 30 seconds.
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  Step 18
  Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before carving.
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  Step 19
  I like to get some Texas toast, and toast them in the hot pan... For serving with the steak. YUM.
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  Step 20
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 21
  Depending on how you are serving the steak, slice it thickly or thinly against the grain, and serve while still nice and hot. Enjoy.
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  Step 22
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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