I just bought some cheaper steaks at the store. I want to spice them up somehow and keep them tender. What is the best way to do this? Should I pound them with a fork like my gram used to do?

I often beat my meat when it is hard

Well from what I'm reading on the internet, salting them is going to be the best way to keep them tender.

TMI my friend......

Ouch! im sure my meat would feel tender too if I out salt on it

I guess you could always try it out and see.

What the heck........no one has any good steak tips?.....

my Mom makes a round steak out of tough cuts,.

first,..she frys it,..then puts it in the oven along with gravy made from the drippings,.. for at least 4 hrs,..

you want tender steak,..it just falls apart,..so gooooooooooood

goes good with mashed potatoes

I marinate...in ziploc bag.sometimes.....cook slow

Aha......thank you! I was thinking of trying the salt thing and searing each side and then putting them in the oven with a marinade. Maybe I'll try the gravy....sounds good!

The cheap cuts always come out way too chewy when I just bake them.

I cook mine in oven with cream of mushroom soup and french onion sometimes.also

Lawry's seasoning salt works for tenderizing and it has some flavor. Then I'll add a little mrs dash to it.

that's what I do with pork steaks.......little soup on top and in the oven.....yum!

And thank you also Tanya for replying!

My Mom usually only buys really cheap steak. I have learned how to get it tender, flavorful and juicy. I marinate the steak in a ziploc for atleast 6hours w/lemon pepper, seasoned salt, fresh ground black pepper, unseasoned meat tenderizer, worcestsire sauce and a teaspoon of liquid smoke. Take the steak out and lay it on the counter atleast 1 hour before cooking. I use a cast iron skillet w/a little olive oil. Get the pan sizzlin hot and throw the steak in. Usually 3 minutes on each side according to thickness. If you like your steak well done cook it longer but usually the longer it cooks the tougher itll get.

Wow, now that sounds delish!

This is a favorite of my family.

Cut the meat into serving size pieces.
Roll in flour with season salt.
Brown both sides.
Put in crock pot. Add:
Onions
green peppers
mushrooms
can of chunky tomato soup

Slow cook all day.

Great with mashed potatoes and peas! YUMMY!!!!

FOR THE TENDEREST STEAKS ......


cook them slow and flip them often
every time they are turned the juices rise to the top
\keep turnin them!!!!!

I usually don't even have to do anything with mine to make it tender...just cook at 350 degrees for about 3 hours.
Put the steak in with a can of mushroom soup, salt, pepper and garlic.
Mix a can of water with the mushroom soup, then you will have plenty of gravy with it.
Yummy, very good!!

Stab it with a fork, and add spices.

I think the soups have it. Thank you for all the great tips!