The Best Steak Marinade In Existence Recipe
The Best Steak Marinade In Existence is a rich, savory, and tangy blend that tenderizes and infuses steak with deep, mouthwatering flavor. Perfect for any cut and any cooking method, this marinade elevates steak night to a steakhouse experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by steak cut
- Total Time: At least 35 minutes (includes marinating)
- Yield: Enough for 2 lbs steak
- Category: Marinade
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, rosemary or thyme, and lemon juice if using.
- Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 4–8 hours.
- Remove steak from marinade and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
- Discard used marinade and grill, pan-sear, or broil steak to desired doneness. Rest before slicing.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- For a sweeter note, substitute honey for brown sugar.
- Set aside some marinade before adding to raw meat if you plan to use it as a sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp marinade (before adding to meat)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
