The Best Steak Marinade Recipe

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Get ready for the ultimate dinner experience!this simple Steak Marinade Recipe Guaranteed to be able to eat tender and juicy steak every time. And, you can use it with any cooking method you like—stovetop, oven, grill, or even an air fryer.

There are many ways to make a steak marinade, but this easy balsamic version is my favorite. This is the best steak marinade for maximum flavor with minimum effort.Pairing Corned Beef with Roast Beef broccolibuttery fried mushroomsand fast Instant Pot Baked Potatoes From weeknight supper to the ultimate meal for special occasions.

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best steak marinade ingredients, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• coconut aminos or soy sauce – Adds umami and balances the acidity of the vinegar.Coconut aminos are my favorite soy sauce substitutebut you can use regular or low-sodium soy sauce if it suits your lifestyle.
• olive oil – Oil is essential to lock in moisture. Avocado oil would work too, or use any neutral oil you like.
• balsamic vinegar – Acidic ingredients are the key to a steak marinade because they tenderize the meat. I like the slightly sweetness of the balsamic, but you can also try using red wine vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar. If you’re using something that’s not sweet at all, add a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to balance out the flavors.
• italian seasoning – I use my own Homemade Italian Seasoning (just 5 minutes), but you can use store-bought ones. You can also substitute dried herbs alone, such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, or basil.
• spices – you will need garlic powder, Sea Salt And Black Pepper. If you have fresh garlic, you can use 2 (or more!) fresh minced cloves in place of the garlic powder in the steak marinade. You can also add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder if you like.

How to Marinate Steak

This section shows how to make a steak marinade and use it to marinate steaks, with step-by-step photos and detailed information on the technique to help you get a feel for it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Stir together the steak marinade. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a mixer.
2. Marinate the steak. Pour the marinade into a gallon ziplock bag (alternatively, you can use a larger bowl and marinate directly in it). Add the steaks, seal the bags, and move them to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator.

3. Cook the steak. Use your favorite cooking method!This steak marinade recipe works for sirloin steak Made in cast iron skilletfor roast steakeven Air Fryer Steaks.

Tips for the Best Steak Marinade

While steak marinade recipes are super easy to make, I have a few suggestions for juicy steaks:

• Steak marinades should always contain oil, an acidic ingredient (such as lemon juice or vinegar), seasonings, and salt. Salt and acid are key to tenderizing meat, oil to lock in moisture, and seasonings to add flavor. Check out more steak marinade recipe ideas using these ingredients below!
• The best marinating time is 3 to 12 hours. This allows enough time for the flavors and acids in the marinade to penetrate the surface of the meat and tenderize it without ruining the texture too much. Marinating for longer than 24 hours may result in a mushy texture.
• Refrigerate while marinating. For food safety, keep steaks in the refrigerator while they are marinating.
• Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking. Bringing steaks to room temperature before cooking will allow them to cook more evenly and help prevent overcooking. The center of cold meat takes longer to cook, which can result in uneven doneness and a dry exterior.
• Do not freeze steak in the marinade. Even if frozen, leaving a steak in a marinade for more than 24 hours can turn it mushy.

More Steak Marinade Recipes

Looking to change your steak marinade game? From spicy to tangy, to sweet and savory, these marinades will take your steak to the next level.

• chimichurri sauce – For Argentinian steak marinade, use 1/3 to 1/2 cup Argentinian Chili Sauce steak per pound.
• montreal – Instead of using Italian seasoning, this recipe uses 1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning instead. Follow the same instructions for marinating.
• Fajitas – follow my recipe Sheet Pan Fajitas (It uses oil, lime juice, and Fajita Seasoning). Simply marinate the steak instead of cooking it right away.
• Teriyaki – For a sweet and savory taste, marinate the steak in Teriyaki sauce! You can also add extra minced garlic and ginger. Toss well, then place the steak marinade in a bowl or resealable bag, making sure the meat is fully coated.
• lime – Follow the steak marinade recipe from my tutorial Cooking Flank Steak (But you can use the marinade with other types of steaks too).

Steak Recipes Using Steak Marinade

My favorite beef with this marinade is sirloin steak, but you can use it on almost any steak of your choice. It’s especially good for tougher cuts of beef, such as flank or skirt steaks. Here are some more steak recipes to try:

Steak Marinade Recipe (5 Ingredients)

Make the best steak marinade with just 5 ingredients! This easy steak marinade recipe makes steaks tender, juicy, and delicious every time.

Prepare: 5 minute

all: 5 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust according to recipe ratio)

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1. brush Put all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Pour the marinade into a gallon zip-top freezer bag. Add the steaks, seal the bags, and move them to coat well.

3. marinated at least 3 hours, but not to exceed 24 hours. (More may result in mushy meat.)

4. Cook sirloin steaks in the skillet as desired cast iron skilletor cook steak in the oven like this.

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serving size: 1 steak (8 oz)

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 450

fat 24 grams

protein 49 grams

total carbohydrates 5 grams

net carbs 5 grams

fiber 0 grams

sugar 1 g

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