Marinade for Steak Tips?

Jim wrote:
Funny that I found this, I was also looking for a recipe like the New Bridge. I grew up on the same street as the New Bridge. I also love those large fries they have.
(Posted on 4/23/08)

P.S. wrote:
Try using equal parts:
Coca Cola
Italian Dressing
(Posted on 6/9/08)

John wrote:
Vinny Marino of the Brickhouse Cafe in Dedham claims to have originated the recipe for the marinade used in the New Bridge Cafe's steak tips. He's quite a character. Maybe he will share it with you.
(Posted on 6/11/08)

Sharon wrote:
I believe that the New Bridge Recipe is equal parts of Coca Cola, Ketchup, and Italian Dressing. Funny, my son was just telling me that he told people at work that his mom made that recipe. I haven't made it for many years, but I am almost sure that those are the ingredients. I always add some fresh herbs, garlic, etc.; but surely worth a try. The coke tenderizes the meat.
(Posted on 6/15/08)

Jim wrote:
Thanks for all your comments, I just ran out and bought some coke. I will give it a try. I don't recall tasting Italian dressing but I'll try anything.
(Posted on 6/18/08)

Jim wrote:
How about the BBQ sauce Kelly's uses on their roast beef sandwiches?
(Posted on 6/19/08)

Jim wrote:
I tried both recipes, one with ketchup and one without. I don't think that is what Newbridge uses.
I let the steak marinate for 24 hours and it didn't seem to be the same. I cooked them on the grill. Any other ideas?
They were good though, just not Newbridge good.
(Posted on 6/28/08)

MH wrote:
I would love to know what they are using at New Bridge for marinade. I guess it really is a secret, though...
(Posted on 6/28/08)

Dude wrote:
Try using red wine and vinegar dressing instead (add a few tablespoons of sugar as well).
(Posted on 6/30/08)

Jim wrote:
Thanks Dude, I'll try that. My wife, who is the cook, says that sounds more like it. The taste of the Italian salad dressing overpowers the steak. We will try it. If anything comes about, we have had some great steak.
(Posted on 7/4/08)

Chae wrote:
The New Bridge steak tip marinade recipe is:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 Wishbone Italian (not low fat)
1/2 Coke
Enjoy
(Posted on 7/16/08)

Alice wrote:
I had the recipe for the New Bridge steak tips and unfortunately lost it. I know Coca Cola and salad dressing were not ingredients - I do remember it included A1 Sauce, ketchup, lemon juice and brown sugar. Can't remember the other ingredients or the quantities. I remember it did taste like the real thing, though.
(Posted on 7/17/08)

Jim wrote:
I find it hard to believe that salad dressing and coke is part of it. Salad dressing has too much of a sweet taste to it.
Not that Chae's recipe is bad; I tried it but I don't think it's it. Could be the Newbridge trying to confuse us.
(Posted on 7/20/08)

LM wrote:
I always heard that the Newbridge and Floramo's both use equal parts of Italian Dressing, BBQ Sauce and Coke. I'm actually marinating some tonight. I will let you all know how it turned out.
(Posted on 8/6/08)

Jim wrote:
Sounds good, what kind of bbq sauce?
(Posted on 8/7/08)

LM wrote:
I used Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. They have a good variety of awesome BBQ sauces. For the tips I just used the regular though. I made two different batches. One with BBQ Sauce. The other was equal parts Italian dressing, ketchup and Coke like Chae wrote. Though both were very good, I really liked the one with the ketchup. That seemed the closest to the Newbridge and Floramo's, but not exact. Next time I will try the Italian dressing, Coke, BBQ sauce and ketchup.
(Posted on 8/10/08)

al wrote:
I was told that it's melted butter, cup of ketchup, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
(Posted on 8/12/08)

Jtb wrote:
I have not been to Newbridge for a long time; I would like the recipe for Champion's in Peabody or Bridgeside in Lynn, as I hear they have the same receipe. Not sure but I heard they use some kind of "Ken's" dressing, Coke, and for some reason molasses. Can't remember the rest. Any ideas?
(Posted on 8/13/08)

Jtbjr wrote:
I experiment a lot, and I came up with this receipe. Measurements I do not have.
Teriyaki
ground pineapple
Balsamic vinaigrette
less than 1/2 cup brown sugar (not too much; it gets too sweet) and ketchup
some garlic and spices.
Try it. Add more brown sugar and it is great on ribs.
(Posted on 8/13/08)

Jim wrote:
I would say jtbjr's is as far away from Newbridge as you could get.
(Posted on 8/16/08)

SDK wrote:
I also had the recipe and lost it. I remember using equal parts of coke and ketchup and I think brown sugar too. I have a strange feeling that I am missing the fourth ingredient. Perhaps it is Italian dressing, as it would need some kind of oil, but I am not sure.
(Posted on 8/16/08)

jtbjr wrote:
Hey Jim...I do not see that I mentioned Newbridge recipe...I am talking steak tips! Like you I like to experiment. From what I hear is that Newbridge is very simple; not too much in it. Seems like Coke is in every recipe I noticed.
(Posted on 8/18/08)

P.S. wrote:
Kelly's uses James River bbq sauce. You can find this at Restaurant Depot in Chelsea.
(Posted on 8/19/08)

Jim wrote:
Thanks, P.S. Sounds great. Sorry Jt, I misunderstood, I thought it was Newbridge you were talking about.
I'm gonna have to take a ride to the bridge and buy some steak.
Don't forget, a real important part is a good steak tip. While I'm at it, any idea how they make those fries?
(Posted on 8/20/08)

jello wrote:
I have the recipe. It was in a Boston magazine...if you want it, let me know and I will post it.
(Posted on 8/25/08)

Val wrote:
This recipe is similar to New Bridge:
1 cup ketchup
1/2 c water
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c olive oil
1/2 c worcestershire sauce
1/2 c A-1
1/2 c red wine vinegar
Mix all together and bring to a simmer low/medium heat, stirring often. Do not boil; let cool and add to meat.
What I would like to have is the recipe for their salad dressing. Anyone??
(Posted on 8/25/08)

Jim wrote:
Jello, that would be great; I was on their website and didn't see it. Val, thanks; I'll give it a try.
(Posted on 8/26/08)

Diane wrote:
I would like the recipe for Champion's in Peabody if anyone has it. Their tips are fabulous!
(Posted on 8/28/08)

jello wrote:
I have the recipe at my desk at work. Tuesday I will post it...the secret, though, is patience; let it sit...and good tips.
(Posted on 8/29/08)

Jim F wrote:
The Newbridge Cafe recipe is made with ketchup and "Ah-So" sauce. There is no Coke at all.
(Posted on 9/6/08)

Jim wrote:
Well, if we never find the recipe, at least we came across some real good ones.
(Posted on 9/7/08)

DC wrote:
Hey Jello - what happened!
(Posted on 9/9/08)

Val wrote:
Hey Jim F, What are the amounts of Ah-So to ketchup? I can believe the use of Ah-So, as I was recently there and the tips did have a red coloring. Maybe I will add some to my recipe.
(Posted on 9/14/08)

DaveJ wrote:
Came across this on another site:
8 ounces Italian dressing
8 ounces cranberry juice
6 ounces Coca-Cola
10 ounces ketchup
Anyone know the steak tip marinade for News Restaurant?
(Posted on 9/15/08)

MH wrote:
Last night I was talking to a friend of mine who is a chef at a university in the Boston area, and he told me what ingredients he uses to marinate steaks (he didn't give me the proportions, though):
garlic grain
olive oil
Italian dressing
Has anyone used these three ingredients for a marinade? I had never heard of garlic grain until last night, but he said you can find it in markets.
(Posted on 9/16/08)

Kelli wrote:
I noticed a similar recipe on here but I use equal parts of Ketchup, Wishbone Italian (Robusto) Dressing, and coke with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. The tips are soo tender and juicy ahhh it's to die for!!!
(Posted on 9/16/08)

Jim wrote:
MH, I would try that on chicken, not steak. Italian dressing has a tang in it due to the vinegar.
As some other folks said, vinegar and coke - not a great combo.
Like jello said, you got to have great steak tips.
I would like to try djs recipe, as long as I know it's not trying to be the Newbridge.
(Posted on 9/16/08)

Nbr1Chef wrote:
I am telling you when I say this that the Newbridge recipe is this.
Equal parts:
ketchup
coke
Italian dressing
I worked there for years.
(Posted on 10/7/08)