Steak has been a recent phenomenon in the advent of railways and the growing number of cattle in the western frontiers in the 19th century. The Spanish first introduced cows in Mexico in 1540. From thereon, both the French and Spanish raised cattle throughout the centuries and further into the Northern American colonies. It was only until the invention of the refrigerated train in the late 19th century that cattle were transported across the country where slaughterhouses were set up for mass produce of beef. After World War Two, steak became a symbol of America's new-found place in the world as a superpower. I love anything with garlic so here is a great garlic-marinated steak recipe I found.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of soy sauce
3 teaspoons of honey
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
2 and 1/2 lb of rib-eye
1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke flavoring
3 tablespoons of minced garlic
1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of onion powder
2 teaspoons of grounded black pepper
Directions:
Mix all ingredients into one bowl and stir well.
Place the meats in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the meat, turn over steaks to marinate (don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and rub the sauce in the meat for extra flavor. Cover the steaks and allow to sit for 1-2 days.
Throw away the marinade. Pre-heat grill from medium to high, oil the grating and throw the meat on the grill for seven minutes or shorter depending on your desired cook level. Serve with your favorite sides.
Sources:
http://web.li.gatech.edu/~rdrury/400/writing/d_sp2_2/ahistoryofsteak.htm
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/savory-garlic-marinated-steaks/detail.aspx
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