Did you know that tomorrow is National Navajo Code Talkers Day? I didn't either until my friend, Amy of Amy's Cooking Adventures, named it as the theme for this week's Sunday Funday.
Navajo Code Talkers Day, celebrated every year on August 14, is a day that holds great importance in the history of the U.S. This is because the day recognizes the contributions of Navajo marines during World War II. Yes, Navajo marines encoded and transmitted messages using a complex Navajo language-based code during a time when secret communication was essential to win a war. And guess what? The code was never broken by Japanese forces in the Pacific and proved to be of great assistance to the U.S. Marines. On this day, celebrate the great American heroes and their service to the nation! (source: National Today)
- Fried Green Tomatoes by Sneha's Recipe
- Lamb, Summer Squash, Bean, and Corn Soup by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Marinated Venison Steaks by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Navajo Fry Bread by Mayuri's Jikoni
- Squash Blossom & White Corn Soup by Amy's Cooking Adventures
- Summer Zucchini Blossom Soup by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Marinated Venison Steaks
Ingredients
- 1 lb. thinly sliced venison filets
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 T. lite soy sauce
- 1 t. Montreal Steak Seasoning
Instructions
- Combine the oil, soy sauce and seasoning in a sealable plastic bag. Shake to combine.
- Add the steaks and release the air from the bag when sealing. Massage the steaks with the marinade in the bag and leave them at room temperature for an hour. You can leave the steaks in the marinade longer but refrigerate until an hour before grilling.
- Heat a grill to high. Cook the steaks, uncovered for about 3 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted from one found at McCormick's.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
349.81Fat (grams)
21.72 gSat. Fat (grams)
3.94 gCarbs (grams)
1.11 gFiber (grams)
0.18 gNet carbs
0.93 gSugar (grams)
0.22 gProtein (grams)
36.03 gSodium (milligrams)
747.97 mgCholesterol (grams)
128.52 mg
How lucky are you to have such great friends? Food gifts are always a good thing! And yes, make your own seasoning mix. I've gotten to the point where I just can't tolerate the amount of salt in most seasonings anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of the seasoning mix with the soy sauce was very overwhelming.
DeleteGreat choice! These look delicious! I am also wary of premade marinades!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy.
DeleteThose steaks are super juicy looking! I can understand your not saying what venison really is, lol.
ReplyDeleteI feed venison to a lot of people who have no idea and enjoy their meals.
DeleteSteaks look super juicy and delciious!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sneha.
DeleteAn interesting read Wendy, reminds me of India and Kenya where neighbours always share food.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love living in a small town where the neighbors turn into family.
DeleteYum
ReplyDeleteVery yum.
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