Description
This Best Steak Marinade is a bold, savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and herbs that tenderizes and infuses steaks with rich, mouthwatering flavor before grilling or pan-searing.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, flank, or New York strip)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add minced garlic, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
- Place steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–8 hours for deeper flavor. Do not marinate longer than 24 hours.
- Remove steaks from marinade and let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before cooking.
- Grill or pan-sear steaks over medium-high heat to desired doneness, discarding used marinade.
- Let steaks rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Works well with tougher cuts like flank or skirt steak to enhance tenderness.
- For extra smoky flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
- If grilling, oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Always discard leftover marinade that has touched raw meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American