In a Hurry and What to Do Steak or Chicken Marinade

SarasotaCook's Note:

I know, I hate to use soups and packaged items in cooking, but I admit, a few times I have. I stay away from them as much as possible ... However, ever have you SO come home or call and say "hey whats for dinner? I invited Bill and Bob and their SO's to come, hope that is ok." So now what? Well this is my go to fix. It can be used with skirt steak, flank, chicken any cut, pork chops or tenderloin, even fish. Steak, chicken and pork of course the longer the marinade the better, but even 2 hours with this is great. Longer the better. It combines a pre-packaged dry dressing and some red wine, fresh citrus and presto. Tender juicy steak or chicken every time. I have even made pork chops and equally as good. I usually like fresh, but sometimes, you just need to improvise. Serve this with my 5 minute mashed potatoes with parsley and butter, some roasted tomato and onion slices and some fresh asparagus or beans just pan seared quickly and some crunchy bread. Dinner in under 20 minutes.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 3 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/8 ounce good seasons garlic herb salad dressing (One package or you can use the Zesty Italian, but then you may want to add 1 tablespoon extra minced)
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 small shallot, thin sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar or 1/8 cup red wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Marinade -- Mix all in a large baggie and add your beef or poultry or pork and let marinade 3, 4, 8, or 12 hours. 2 hours will give you good flavor, 8 will give you amazing flavor, but regardless, tender and a easy quick marinade. Just grill your and enjoy!