Delicious Meat Marinades

My mom introduced me to McCormick Grill Mates last summer and I use them weekly! They have the best flavor options and every single flavor we have tried has been delicious! Our favorite is Mojito Lime but we have not found one that we didn't like. They work great on chicken, beef, & pork. I usually marinate by meat in it all morning and afternoon and then throw it on the grill (or George Foreman) for dinner. The smell and taste is wonderful! My mom marinated for 15-30 minutes before and then cooks her in the oven and it comes out flavor and tender as well! Either way, these marinade mixes are winners! Did I mention, how fast they are and what an easy dinner these make? LOVE THEM for that alone!

The Best Steak Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

* This marinade was light and flavorful. We really enjoyed all the flavors. It smelled wonderful while it was on the grill. I served it with Baby Back flavored rice and sauteed veggies.

Recipe & photo from allrecipes.com

Lemon-Soy Marinated Steaks

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Combine everything in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Place the steaks in a Ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the steaks. Let them sit for about 24 hours, turning every few hours. Grill steak how you like best. This recipe can cover about 3 steaks nicely, about 1 lb each.

* This marinade was amazing! I could smell the steaks marinating every time I walked past the fridge for a day and a half. It was such a simple marinade too and I loved that I already had everything on hand to make it. It had such a light but flavorful taste to it and we loved the way all the flavors blended so well together. We will definitely be using this recipe again!

Recipe & photo from Recipes of a Cheapskate