Don't marinate in acid like some people tell you to. Marinades don't go far enough to reach the tough fibers down in the meat, so it's useless. Enzymes will work, but they can sometimes turn your meat mushy. To tenderize a steak, try braising it (that is sort of like making pot roast) or pound it with a meat tenderizer. If that doesn't work, slice across the grain very thinly.
Round Steak
Tenderizing steak before cooking can help make it more tender and flavorful. You can use a meat mallet or a marinade to tenderize the steak. It can improve the texture and taste of the meat, especially if it is a tougher cut.
To tenderize a tough steak effectively, you can use a meat mallet to pound the steak, marinate it in an acidic liquid like vinegar or citrus juice, or use a commercial meat tenderizer. These methods help break down the tough muscle fibers in the steak, making it more tender and easier to eat.
Any thin cut of beef steak will work. Don't use ground beef. Many people use round steak that has been beaten to tenderize it.
Yes. Soak 4 hrs PR overnight if very tough.
Pre-salting your steak before cooking can enhance its flavor by allowing the salt to penetrate the meat, seasoning it from within. This process helps to tenderize the steak and improve its overall taste by drawing out moisture and concentrating the flavors.
Steak in French is still steak. Le steak = the steak un steak = a steak du steak = some steak
Inner skirt steak is known for its intense beefy flavor and tenderness, while outer skirt steak has a more pronounced grain and chewier texture. Inner skirt steak is best suited for quick cooking methods like grilling or searing, while outer skirt steak benefits from marinating and slower cooking methods like braising or smoking to tenderize it.
Flank steak. It should first be pounded fairly thin with a meat mallet to tenderize it.
Outside skirt steak is tougher than inside skirt steak.
Steak.
If the steak has lines of fat, it is called mabled steak and it is a better tasting steak than those with none.