Paul Newman's Simple Steak Marinade Starts With His Signature Dressing - Tasting Table

"The olive oil in the Newman's Own dressing coats the steak in a delicious fat that will be beneficial later when the steak is cooked over high heat. The vinegar in the Newman's Own dressing also helps to not only lend additional flavor to the meat, but acid in the vinegar helps to tenderize the steak as it marinates."

"Paul Newman's recipe for marinated steak is incredibly simple. It should come as no surprise that the first ingredient is a half cup of Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar dressing. The rest of the marinade is merely a large onion already cut up and two crushed cloves of garlic, plus salt and pepper."

"The onion and garlic lend aromatic notes to the marinade, and some of those alliums that cling to the steak even after draining the marinade off will get crispy as the steak cooks. This marinade would also work well with chicken, hearty fish, or even vegetables."

Paul Newman's marinated steak recipe combines five basic ingredients: Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar dressing, a large onion, two crushed garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. The steak marinates in a shallow dish for several hours with occasional flipping to ensure even coating. The olive oil provides beneficial fat for high-heat cooking, while vinegar tenderizes the meat through acidity. Onion and garlic contribute aromatic flavors that intensify during cooking, with some pieces becoming crispy on the steak's surface. This versatile marinade also works effectively with chicken, fish, and vegetables.

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