Sliced and tender juicy piece on beef on a plate - SYED IBAD RM/Shutterstock ... or sherry vinegar and shallots. As for how ...

For instance, cuts from areas of a cow that do more work, like the chuck or round ... idea of pummeling steak with a mallet appealing or don't have the time for a complicated marinade, never fear.

Aside from tenderizing it, marinades can also infuse steak with flavor ... as well as a little salt and pepper, can round out ...

There are many ways to tenderize steak and other cuts of beef, all of which hinge on different methods of breaking down the connective tissue in the meat. Starting with the right marinade is a ...