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Every once in a while you probably feel like a delicious, juicy steak. The problem is, your wallet doesn’t always agree with crazy, and sometimes expensive, cravings.
Luckily, there’s a way around this. You can easily transform an inexpensive, tough piece of meat into a restaurant-worthy cut with a few simple tricks. Say goodbye to chewy, tough and tasteless meat and hello to a filet mignon rival. Your family will be amazed and your guests won’t know the difference – but your wallet sure will.
1. An acidic marinade
No, we’re not talking about any harsh chemicals. Simple acids such as lemon or lime juice, vinegar, yogurt or buttermilk can be used to tenderize tough cuts.
Materials
Choose an acidic base:
– vinegar
– lime juice
– lemon juice (we chose this and around 1/2 cup)
– buttermilk
– yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 thyme
Adjustments can be made based on your desired tastes.
Directions
