Chili-Cilantro Marinade
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
 
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
What you need:
* 2/3 c. prepared Italian dressing
* 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 Tbsp. chili powder
What to do:
1. Place all ingredients in food-safe plastic bag with steak and refrigerate for 6-24 hr.

Quick Tips:
* Always marinate in the refrigerator, never at room temperature.
* Allow 1/3 to 1/2 c. of marinade for every pound of beef.
* Before cooking, remove beef from marinade and pat dry with a paper towel to promote even browning and prevent steaming.
* If a marinade is to be used as a baste or sauce, reserve a portion of it before adding to the beef.
* Marinade that has been in contact with uncooked meat must be brought to a full rolling boil for at least 1 min. before it can be used for basting or as a sauce. Never save and reuse a marinade.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff