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Knorr knows the right beef marinade can make or break a dish. Whether you are on the grill or the stove, a home-chef or a world class cook, Knorr shares the best go-to marinades for beef. These recipes inspire dinners for two or 20. We can’t wait to hear what you cook up!
Beef Marinade Recipes
The key to a flavorful dish is a great marinade. Knorr created two easy beef marinade recipes that will give your dish delicious flavor every single time.
Dry Rub Marinade for Beef:
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 - 30 minutes per 1.1 lbs
Ingredients:
- Knorr® Beef Flavor Bouillon
- Your favorite dried herbs
Instructions:
- Remove beef from the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, mix Knorr® Beef Flavor Bouillon and your favorite dried herbs together
- Using your hands, rub the spice mixture evenly and generously on both sides of the meat.
- Put the meat back in the refrigerator for a few minutes to let the dry rub settle.
- Cook the meat at medium temperature to your liking to keep the dry rub from burning.
- Serve with your favorite sides!
Traditional Beef Marinade
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 1 - 3 hours
Ingredients:
- Knorr® Beef Flavor Bouillon
- Olive oil
- Dried herbs
- Lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, mix olive oil, dried herbs, lemon juice and a little bit of Knorr® Beef Flavor Bouillon.
- TIP: The more acidic the marinade, the less time the meat needs to marinate.
- TIP: The more acidic the marinade, the less time the meat needs to marinate.
- Add the beef to the zip lock bag to marinate the meat evenly.
- TIP: If you don’t have a plastic bag, you can use a glass container. Avoid metal containers since metal can change the flavor of the meat.
- Let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for one to three hours.
- TIP: Don’t marinate for over three hours as the acid in the marinade can make the meat tougher.
- Once the meat has marinated, cook it to your liking.
- TIP: The Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends cooking beef until it has reached the safe internal temperature of 145℉.
Looking for an easy and tasty marinade for steak? Try Knorr’s Perfect Steak Rub!
Beef Recipes:
If you are looking to hit it out of the park at your next dinner or party, try these mouth-watering, fan-favorite recipes for beef.
- Grilled Beef Skewers: made with onion, cilantro, lime juice, Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon, a serrano chili and garlic, these skewers are a true crowd pleaser.
- Grilled Asian Skirt Steak: featuring Knorr® Beef flavor Bouillon, five-spice powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, red pepper and Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise, this recipe keeps dinner easy and delicious.
- Prime Rib Beef: made with a few simple but delicious ingredients, this prime rib beef will be the talk of the party.
- Carne Asada: all you need is three ingredients to make this dish come to life - Knorr® Beef flavored Bouillon Cube or Knorr® Beef flavored Bouillon, olive oil and flank steak or your favorite cut of beef.
We can’t wait to hear about how you master creating the perfect beef marinade. Be sure to share your favorite tips and recipes with us!