When Walmart and Latina Mom Bloggers asked me to create an original steak recipe to help spread the word of their Steak Over Challenge, where local firefighters compete for top Grill honors, I accepted and was thrilled to come up with something. I am going to be honest and say that while I am perfectly fine with preparing all of the foods when it comes to the actual grilling Edgar does that.
I actually have used this Simple Marinated Grilled Steak recipe before and I am going to tell you that the recipe was merely an accident that I created. One night I went to pour the marinate into the container and poured my drink in there instead. I was so upset but the end result was so good that I have used it several times.
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, sliced into thick cuts
- 1-2 cans of cola (don’t use diet because the result won’t be the same)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 2 Steaks, about 24-32 ounces total
- Salt to taste
Directions:
- Put the sodas into a large container, place the onions salt, and Cayenne pepper inside.
- Put your steaks in making sure that the soda covers them. If they are thin only 1 can may be enough.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 20 minutes before grilling take your steaks out and let them sit uncovered
- Prepare your grill and cook
- When finished loosely tent the steak and allow them to rest about 5 minutes before slicing.
The combination of the heat from the Cayenne Pepper and the sweetness from the soda makes these steaks perfect. You can serve them with whatever sides you choose although we usually do something light like a salad. I used Walmart Choice Steaks because they are certified by the USDA for quality which is very important to me. Not to mention that only one in five steaks is good enough to be called Walmart Choice Premium Beef. You can get more information by visiting walmart.com/steak.
You can watch and Support the Local Firefighters as the grill at these locations:
Kansas City, Mo.: April 27
Wal-mart
8551 N. Boardwalk Ave
Firefighters start grilling at noon, winner announced at 2 p.m.
Houston, Texas: May 4
Walmart
111 Yale St.
Houston, TX 77007
Firefighters start grilling at noon, winner announced at 2 p.m.
Indianapolis, Ind.: May 11
Walmart
3221 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Firefighters start grilling at noon, winner announced at 2 p.m.
Los Angeles: Week of May 20
TBD
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Walmart Stores . However, all opinions expressed are my own.
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That steak looks good! Firefighters in a grilling competition is a neat idea!
gotta love when mistakes work! ill have to try this!
I’ve often heard that COke makes a good marinade! The result looks mouthwatering! Will have to try now that it’s grilling season!
I have a recipe where I make Pulled pork in a Crock Pot that uses Root beer as the liquid. And it marinates in it, and when it is done it tastes so good. This recipe that you created looks really good and I would love to make it!
This steak looks amazing! It is making me hungry right now. I love the idea of adding cola to it. It’s a perfect world when you make a mistake and it turns out great. I will have to have my husband try this. He is also the BBQ person in our house.
If you want a variation use Dr Peepper instead of Coke- it is really good tooo!
Looks so delicious!
I bet this would be great for flank steak!
This sounds delicious! grilling and chilli cookoffs and competitions are somuch fun!
I would have loved to have seen this earlier. We grilled for my dad today for father’s day and made him burgers and brats, but I would have been so much happer giving him a steak like this!
This looks delicious. I always overcook my steaks. I need to try this way and be willing to take them off the grill earlier. Thanks.
I loooove steak with steak spice but adding cola?? That’s different! I will definately have to try this one.
I have to tell you that the steak is making my mouth water it looks so delicious. I have never heard of a steak marinade with cola. But I would imagine that it takes on similar properties as brown sugar? It’s grilling weather so I love to shake things up a bit when it comes to flavors so this is great!
Awesome steak recipe! Was looking for a new one to try out for dinner, and this looks so amazing & yummy! Thanks Rita!
You had me at ‘simple’! The steak looks so yummy in your picture and I like that it marinates for 24 hours – no worrying about what’s for dinner the next night! I’ve only heard of cola in a cake recipe, so this will be fun to try! Thanx! 🙂
I have tried marinates for steak over the years. I think it always makes the steak more tender and tastes a lot better. This recipe for marinade looks delicious and thanks for the instructions. Marinade can turn a cheaper cut of steak into a delight.
This steak looks delicious! Would never have thought to use soda. Looks like a great recipe to try.
I know there are recipes with coke in them so your mistake looks like it turned out great. I’ll give it a try Rita…thanks
I’ve used cola for years to marinate meat. It’s great to be able to stretch a store bought bottled marinade without overpowering the meat. The acid in the cola tenderizes the meat. Strong tea works as well.
It sound like fun to marinate with cola – a fun thing to talk about, too! I can’t wait to try this!!!!!
This looks so simple and yummy! steak is one of my favorite meals and I would def not mind whipping this one up one day
I haven’t had steak in sooooo long! This looks good. I’ve never marinated steak in cola, I would love to try it for a picnic cookout, esp because the kids would think it is cool! I like the spice, too, this cola recipe for marinating sounds perfect. This is the one I’m keeping for when I can do it! thanks.
wow that looks delicious. i think i will try this i’ve never though of putting coca cola on a steak to marinate. its very interesting.
This recipe looks amazing! I want to try it soon; steak is my favorite and I’ve been on the hunt for a different way of cooking it!
Mmm!I heard about using coke in a marinade before but never saw the recipe. This sounds awesome, thanks!