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Originally Posted by OilKiller
Why not? It's up to your tastes and what you like. It's not like it's a steadfast rule or something. Marinating can make steak simply taste different and it's a nice change.
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I didn't say you shouldn't marinate, there are times when it is essential to having a good steak. What I meant was if you are marinating, buy a marinating cut of beef or you are wasting your money. Note: Some of these marinades listed here are not actually marinades, so this doesn't apply to. A marinade should contain some acidic content (often vinegar or lemon juice), otherwise it is really just a liquid seasoning.
If you like the taste of the beef, then buy a grilling cut and just season it.
The best grilling steaks are Rib and Strip Loin. If cost is an issue, because grilling cuts are more expensive, you can get by with a (top or bottom) Sirloin cut , but not Sirloin Tip. Most of the time I get a Sirloin Cap because they are a smaller portion and grill fairly quickly, but they certainly are not a big slab of meat like some people might want. They really are the low end of what you should grill though, and many steak snobs would never grill them.