Chile-Bourbon Steak Marinade

35m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In


"Gives a great flavor to steaks, also is great on chicken."

Original is 3 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (187.6 g)
  • Calories 230.6
  • Total Fat - 14.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 100.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 24.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4.3 g
  • Sugars - 9.5 g
  • Protein - 4.2 g
  • Calcium - 69.3 mg
  • Iron - 2.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 188.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Soak ancho chiles in warm water for 30 minutes or until soft; remove from water saving 1/2 cup of liquid; remove stems and seeds and discard; then chop anchos into small pieces.

Step 2

Combine all remaining ingredients (including chopped anchos) and the reserved 1/2 cup of liquid (from soaking anchos).

Step 3

Place marinade over steaks (a resealable ziplock bag works nicely) for up to 12 hours (refrigerated).

Step 4

After marinating, bring steaks to room temperature, remove from marinade, pat dry with paper toweling, and prepare as desired.

Step 5

Makes about 1 cup of marinade, enough for several steaks.

Tips


  • Makes one cup of marinade.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • When selecting the peppers for this recipe, choose peppers with a vibrant color for the best flavor.
  • For the best flavor, use freshly minced garlic instead of pre-minced garlic.

  • Substitute the jalapeno chiles for banana peppers for a milder flavor: Banana peppers offer a milder flavor than jalapeno chiles, making this marinade more accessible to those who don't like spicy food.
  • Substitute the white wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has a slightly sweet and fruity flavor that adds a unique twist to the marinade, while still providing the same acidic tang.

Tequila-Chipotle Steak Marinade Replace the Bourbon with tequila, and substitute the serrano or jalapeno peppers with 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Increase the oregano to 2 tablespoons and the garlic to 4 tablespoons. Replace the Worcestershire sauce with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.


Citrus-Jalapeno Steak Marinade Replace the Bourbon with the juice of 1 orange, 1 lime, and 1 lemon. Substitute the chipotle peppers with 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped. Increase the oregano to 2 tablespoons and the garlic to 4 tablespoons. Replace the Worcestershire sauce with 1 tablespoon of honey.


Garlic Roasted Potatoes: Roasted potatoes with garlic, rosemary and olive oil make a great accompaniment to this marinade. The flavors of the potatoes will complement the spicy and smoky notes of the marinade, creating a delicious and balanced meal.


Grilled Asparagus: Grilled asparagus is a perfect side dish to this marinade. The smoky and spicy notes of the marinade will pair well with the earthy flavor of the asparagus, creating a delicious and balanced meal.




FAQ

Q: How long should I marinate the steak?

A: You should marinate the steak for up to 12 hours, refrigerated. After marinating, bring the steak to room temperature before cooking.



Q: What is the best way to cook a steak?

A: The best way to cook a steak is to use a cast iron skillet or grill. Heat the skillet or grill over high heat until it is very hot. Add a little oil and then place the steak in the pan. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before serving.

1 Reviews

SavvyShopper

I had a couple of sirloin steaks in the refrigerator that needed to be used up so I made this to marinade my steak. This gave the steak a nice kick along with great flavors from the other ingredients. Very tasty steaks were the result!

5.0

review by:
(17 Jul 2013)

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Fun facts:

The use of Bourbon in the recipe is thought to be inspired by the southern state of Kentucky, the birthplace of Bourbon whiskey. In fact, 95% of the world's Bourbon is produced in the state.

The use of Worcestershire sauce in the recipe may have been inspired by the original recipe created in the 19th century by two chemists in the town of Worcester in England. The chemists created the sauce for the nobleman Lord Sandys who was so pleased with the result he gave them a royal warrant to produce the sauce.