Best Steak Marinade In Existence

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🥩 Best Steak Marinade In Existence

Bold, savory, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced — this steak marinade tenderizes the meat while locking in incredible flavor. It works beautifully for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling and turns any cut of steak into a restaurant-quality meal.

📝 Description

This powerful marinade combines soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire, olive oil, and fresh herbs with a touch of acidity to tenderize and deepen flavor. The result? Juicy, flavorful steak with a rich caramelized crust and mouthwatering aroma.

Perfect for ribeye, sirloin, flank, strip steak, or skirt steak.

🛒 Ingredients (For 2–3 lbs steak)

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.

  2. Place steak in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish.

  3. Pour marinade over steak, ensuring it’s fully coated.

  4. Seal and refrigerate:

    • Minimum: 2 hours

    • Best: 6–12 hours

    • Max: 24 hours

  5. Remove steak 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.

  6. Pat steak lightly dry before cooking for better sear.

  7. Grill or cook to desired doneness.

🔥 Cooking Guide

  • Rare: 125°F

  • Medium Rare: 130–135°F

  • Medium: 140–145°F

  • Medium Well: 150°F

Rest steak 5–10 minutes before slicing.

🍽 Servings

  • Serves: 4–6

  • Works for: 2–3 pounds of steak

🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)

(Does not include full absorption of marinade)

  • Calories: 180

  • Fat: 14g

  • Carbohydrates: 6g

  • Protein: 2g

  • Sugar: 4g

  • Sodium: 600mg

💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Do not marinate more than 24 hours (acid can break down texture)
✔ Always pat steak dry before cooking
✔ Use fresh garlic for strongest flavor
✔ For smoky depth, add 1 tsp smoked paprika
✔ Save a small portion of marinade before adding raw meat for basting

📌 Notes

  • Great for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling

  • Can double as a chicken or pork marinade

  • Freezer-friendly (marinate and freeze together)

  • Use glass or food-safe plastic — avoid metal containers

🌟 Benefits

  • Tenderizes tougher cuts

  • Deep, balanced flavor profile

  • Creates beautiful caramelized crust

  • Enhances natural beef richness

  • Simple pantry ingredients

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use this on cheaper cuts like flank steak?
Yes! It’s especially great for flank, skirt, and sirloin.

Q: Can I bake instead of grill?
Absolutely. Broil on high 4–6 minutes per side.

Q: Is it too salty?
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt level.

Q: Can I make it sugar-free?
Yes — replace brown sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener.

Q: Should I poke holes in the steak?
No — this can cause juices to escape while cooking.

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