Cooking marinated steak in the oven-help

[aristocatz]

I bought a lovely marinaded Carne Asada from Trader Joe's today, and when I came home, I noticed the directions are to put it on the grill until it reaches a temp of 165.....well, it's freezing cold out and our grill is covered in snow

Can I put this in the oven? If so, what temp would you suggest and for how long?

Broiler? Should I try to cut it up & cook it in the skillet?

Thanks!

 

[ronandannette]

I bought a lovely marinaded Carne Asada from Trader Joe's today, and when I came home, I noticed the directions are to put it on the grill until it reaches a temp of 165.....well, it's freezing cold out and our grill is covered in snow

Can I put this in the oven? If so, what temp would you suggest and for how long?

Broiler? Should I try to cut it up & cook it in the skillet?

Thanks!

Oven won't be too great; the meat is "wet" and will sort of stew in it's own juice. The broiler would definitely be better if you have an actual broiler pan (sort of a grill top thing that sits over a shallow pan to catch the drippings). I'd personally probably try a skillet but the marinade will likely stick and make a bit of a mess. Good luck with it.

 

[disneyhand]

I recommend that you saute it in a skillet. It's a thin cut and won't take long at all. We have done it this way before, no problems.

 

[aristocatz]

I recommend that you saute it in a skillet. It's a thin cut and won't take long at all. We have done it this way before, no problems.

Thank you!

 

[ronandannette]

Thank you! Have you cooked this specific Trader Joe's meat before? Did you slice it prior to cooking?

No, not at all; we don't have Trader Joe's here. Gonna take a guess it's flank steak? If so, no - do not cut it up before you cook it. You want to carve it across the grain like this after it's cooked and rested: (Sorry the picture is so big.)

 

[ronandannette]

https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-flank-steak-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219428

Just googled this - maybe it will help!

 

[aristocatz]

No, not at all; we don't have Trader Joe's here. Gonna take a guess it's flank steak? If so, no - do not cut it up before you cook it. You want to carve it across the grain like this after it's cooked and rested: (Sorry the picture is so big.)

Thank you! After I posted, I looked at the package and noticed it is already thinly sliced lol. I hope mine comes out as yummy as that picture!

 

[aristocatz]

https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-flank-steak-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219428

Just googled this - maybe it will help!

Thank you!

 

[DLgal]

Don't overcook it! It's not flank steak...it's skirt steak. I would suggest broiling it, not cooking in a pan.

 

[Cogswel_Cogs]

I would go with broiler to. They sell disposable broiler pans now if you don't have or haven't cooked yet.

 

[powellrj]

You might think about using the grill. I have been known to grill in a snowstorm. Many a Christmas Eve I have been out grilling steaks in the snow!

 

[ronandannette]

Don't overcook it! It's not flank steak...it's skirt steak. I would suggest broiling it, not cooking in a pan.

OK - that does change things. I was just taking a guess.

 

[Marchand63]

Do you have a cast iron skillet? Always cook ours that way.

 

[chartle]

Do you have a cast iron skillet? Always cook ours that way.

Yes and usually when reading how to cook a steak in cast iron the terms screaming hot is usually used, but thinking for such a thin steak that may cook it too quickly.

 

[kidshop]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sirloin-steak-recipe-1914768

this is for sirloin steak but I use it all the time and it turns out great!

 

[Marchand63]

Yes and usually when reading how to cook a steak in cast iron the terms screaming hot is usually used, but thinking for such a thin steak that may cook it too quickly.

I don't do mine screaming hot. Hot enough for a quick sear. Thinner steak 1 minute on each side, filet 2 minutes and then a roll sear.

 

[scrapquitler]

I bought a lovely marinaded Carne Asada from Trader Joe's today, and when I came home, I noticed the directions are to put it on the grill until it reaches a temp of 165.....well, it's freezing cold out and our grill is covered in snow

Can I put this in the oven? If so, what temp would you suggest and for how long?

Broiler? Should I try to cut it up & cook it in the skillet?

Thanks!

We just send the teenager out to shovel around the grill, then I cook on it despite the outside temperature. The only time I don't grill is if it's actively sleeting because it never seems to stay hot enough while the sleet hits it.

I'd broil it if I were cooking it inside.

 

[Christine]

I would use the broiler with the ability for the juices to drip down. Otherwise it's going to be too wet any mushy. I've made those before and I wouldn't bake or saute.

 

[aristocatz]

Thank you! Made it tonight in the skillet & it cooked well. After all that, I won't buy it again-the marinade was not great.

 

[ronandannette]

Thank you! Made it tonight in the skillet & it cooked well. After all that, I won't buy it again-the marinade was not great.

Live and learn.