How can I make thin steak more tender?!
Answers: I want to cook steaks in salsa, but I want to know how to get the meat very tender,,any ideas, tips?? Thanks!!
cook it LONGER
Buy Adolf's Meat Tenderiser. Comes in a jar. Follow directions.
trying baking them first and then cook them in salsa
If you're cooking in salsa put the steak in the salsa and leave it over night then cook the meal on low heat for longer.
I like to marinate steaks overnight just using a can of jalapenos in escabeche (water, vinegar, carrots and onions). The cans are easy to find at the market (at least they are here) and work very well to tenderize and add a little flavor and spice - sounds like that might go well with your salsa
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For cuts like flank steaks it is very usefull to marinate them over night and they will be very tender the next day. You could marinate them in the salsa itself. I like to marinate them in italian dressing . EIther way is good.
Use a marinade with an acid content. Wine, vinegar, or citrus juice.