Looking for a new marinade for beef? Then why not try a beer marinade. A great time of year for a beef beer marinade is during the holiday season using Christmas Ale. So, read on to learn all about why marinating beef with Christmas ale which will take a plain piece of beef and turn it into a tasty holiday treat not just for your taste buds but also your sense of smell.
Christmas Ale for Marinade
What is Christmas Ale?
Christmas Ale is a general term to describe a variety of different beers that are released around the Holidays. They are often higher in alcohol content, have a variety of aromatics that are typical during the holidays, and these beers are often a little sweeter compared to your typical pilsner. All these make awesome characteristics for a steak marinade.
Why marinade beef with beer?
Marinating beef with beer helps first and foremost with the flavor of the beef. The ale does not over power the beef but more importantly enhances the flavor. Because the ale is liquid it penetrates deep into the meat if you marinate it long enough. The aroma and taste of a nice boozy beer along with nutmeg and cinnamon make Christmas Ale the perfect marinade base.
Christmas Ave Marinade for Beef
Why you’ll love Christmas ale in a steak marinade.
Cloves, Cinnamon, Honey, and various holiday spices are just some of the ingredients used in Christmas Ales. When the steak marinades in the beer it incorporate some of these aromatics. Also, because of the sugar content in the beer the steak will have some nice grill marks when grilled properly.
How to marinate steak with Christmas ale?
Take your beef and add all other ingredients to the mixing bowl. Try to marinate the beef at least 6 hours. It’s best if you can marinate this beef for up to 24 hours.
Beer Marinade Beef
How to grill the chuck steak.
- Bring your gas grill up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Take the marinated chuck steak and slide two pieces onto wet wooden skewers.
- Place the chuck steak directly onto the grill grates over high direct heat.
- Grill for 4 minutes and then with grill tongs flip the skewers.
- Grill for another 4 minutes.
- Remove from grill. Because this is a thin piece of meat grill time is short.
Marinated Beef with Sear Marks
- Let the beef sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Remove the wooden skewers, add a little bit kosher salt and serve.
Tips for a successful Christmas Ale Beef Recipe.
- Start with a clean grill. No one wants dirty steak.
- Soak your wooden skewers in water for a five minutes to prevent burning while on the grill.
Grilled Beef Marinated in Beer
You’ll enjoy this boozy marinade and the flavors it incorporates into the beef chuck steaks. You can’t go wrong with what Christmas Ale brings to a beef marinade. Give it a try, you’ll love it!
Christmas Ale Beef Marinade
Looking for a new marinade for beef? Then why not try a beer marinade. A great time of year for a beef beer marinade is during the holiday season using Christmas Ale. So, read on to learn all about why marinating beef with Christmas ale which will take a plain piece of beef and turn it into a tasty holiday treat not just for your taste buds but also your sense of smell.
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds of Boneless Top Chuck Steak
- 1 Bottle Christmas Ale
- 1 teaspoon Allspice
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Kosher Salt
Instructions
Slice each top chuck steak into two long pieces
Place in mixing bowl
Add Christmas Ale, 2 Bay Leaves, and 1 teaspoon Allspice to beef.
Marinate from 6 hours up to 12 hours.
Bring your gas grill up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Take the marinated chuck steak and slide two pieces onto wet wooden skewers.
Place the chuck steak directly onto the grill grates over high direct heat.
Grill for 4 minutes and then with grill tongs flip the skewers.
Grill for another 4 minutes.
Remove from grill. Because this is a thin piece of meat grill time is short.
Let the beef sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Remove the wooden skewers, add a little bit kosher salt and serve.
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