Marinated Tri-Tip Steak

This recipe is similar to my Mom's Flank Steak Marinade, but with a little kick from garlic, green onions and lemon pepper. Marinating the meat makes a juicy, flavorful steak...

1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 Tbs. brown sugar
3 Tbs. soy sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely diced
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 1/2 pounds beef loin tri-tip steak

Mix all ingredients except for beef in a large Ziploc bag. Add tri-tip steak and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, up to 2 days. Remove steak from marinade and grill over medium-high heat.

PB Teriyaki Beef Skewers

When we lived in California, my friend Bonnie made these beef skewers that were to-die-for! When I asked her for the recipe, she said that the sauce was just teriyaki sauce and peanut butter. I hadn't eaten them in 7 years, but they were just as delicious as I remembered!

Recipe inspired by Bonnie Nakamoto...

     1 cup teriyaki sauce

     1/3 cup peanut butter     

     About 2 pounds thinly cut steak, such as Round Tip Steak (about 1/4")

     Bamboo skewers 

1. In a small saucepan, heat teriyaki sauce and peanut butter, stirring often, until smooth and hot. 
2. Heat barbecue grill to a medium heat and line rack with a sheet of tin foil.
3. Cut the steak into long, thin strips (about and inch to 1 1/2" wide). Thread steak onto the skewers and brush both sides with teriyaki & peanut butter sauce. 
4. Place steak skewers on the tin foil on a preheated barbecue grill. Grill for about 5 minutes per side, turning to cook both sides. 

Serves 4-5.

Mom's Marinated Flank Steak

I used to always request this for Sunday dinners!

          1/4 cup brown sugar

          1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil

          1/4 cup vinegar

          1/2 cup soy sauce

          1 Tbs. minced onion (I use 2 Tbs. dried)

          3 shakes Lawry's seasoned salt

          Flank steak, about 2 pounds

Mix together and marinate in refrigerator for 1-2 days. Discard marinade and grill steak on the barbecue. Slice steak into small strips (against the grain) and serve.

Tip: I usually buy a pack of 2 flank steaks at Costco. I double the marinade and mix it in 2 large Ziplock bags and put one steak in the fridge and one in the freezer for later. When I'm ready to use the frozen steak, I just thaw it in the fridge for a day and it's ready to grill!

Flank Steak Marinade

* From Nancy Miller

1 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. vinegar
1 Tbs. dried minced onion
1/4 tsp. lowery season salt

*Makes enough for 4 flank steaks. Can also be used for chicken. It is best is it can marinate for 1-2 days before cooking.