This weekend (Saturday to be exact) is Cinco de Mayo – the perfect excuse to cook something beefy with a Mexican flair!

This Cinco de Mayo Skirt Steak recipe made with skirt steak and mozzarella cheese is the perfect way to kick up your heels…and kick back.

They’re not only visually impressive, but the flavor combination of lime, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and more make this something you’ll want to experience again and again.

Click here for this enticing recipe. And follow it to a T – you don’t want your chimichurri sauce TOO pureed.

Just saying.

Enjoy… and ole!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The-Girl-Who-Ate-Everything.com.

We all have our favorite garnishes, sauces and the like when it comes to beef.

Our friends at Shortlist have put together a list of “The 10 Best Accompaniments to Beef” – and there’s not a bottle of A1 in sight.

Granted, they are British, and tastes are just slightly different from the States. But I’ll have to go with them here. These are all pretty tasty.

And I never liked A1 anyway. But YOU be the judge. What do you think of these beef accompaniments?

Maybe you’ll find the perfect meal for this weekend among them. Check them out here!

Photo courtesy of Shortlist.com.

We all know that a beautiful Teriyaki sauce can be enhanced with pineapple to make for an unforgettable steak marinade.

BUT, did you know that pineapple enzymes are a great tenderizer for your steak?

It’s all due to a protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain found in pineapple. Bromelain breaks down the collagen or protein in your steaks – thus, creating a more tender piece of beef.

Read more about this fascinating scientific and culinary topic here.

Want to know how to cook a fantastic Teriyaki and pineapple steak marinade? Click here.

So many uses for the pineapple in your steak creations! Try them and enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Marlena’s Menu.