Garlic, Ginger, and Soy Marinade for Steak Tips

Name: Garlic, Ginger, and Soy Marinade for Steak Tips
Yield: Makes enough for 2 pounds steak tips
Ingredients: 1/3 cup, soy sauce; 3 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons, toasted sesame oil; 3 medium cloves, garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 inch piece, fresh ginger, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 2 tablespoons, dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons, grated orange zest from 1 orange; 1/2 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 , medium scallion, sliced thin

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2003

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Marinades

A marinade with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic is the key to transforming steak tips into luscious grilled beef.

SERVESMakes enough for 2 pounds steak tips

TIME10 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We discovered the secret to a great grilled steak tips recipe: a flavorful marinade that transformed humble steak tips into a tender dish with deep flavor. Soy sauce tenderized and flavored the meat and kept it juicy while it cooked.

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