"Upgrade Your Steak Marinade with This Boozy Ingredient"
Beer is a great addition to steak marinades as it acts as a tenderizer, adds flavor, and provides moisture to the meat. Beer-based marinades also create a delicious crust on the steak when cooked due to the Maillard reaction. Additionally, a 2014 study found that grilled meat marinated in beer had lower levels of potentially cancer-linked chemicals. A TikToker shares a zesty marinade recipe using Modelo beer, lime juice, and spices.