Steak Marinade

This easy Steak Marinade is made with simple pantry staples and delivers bold flavor and tender, juicy results—perfect for grilling the best steaks every time!

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Here’s the deal. I love a good steak and every steak needs a good steak marinade. This quick steak marinade recipe is seriously the best. Simple, delicious and you get mouthwatering steak every single time. Marinate your steak for at least two hours, up to overnight, for perfectly juicy and flavorful steaks that your family is going to absolutely gobble up.

Plus, more time for marinating means more time to cook up your favorite side dishes. You can choose your favorite cut of steak and splurge if you’re having a romantic night in or opt for a more affordable cut to feed a crowd. Either way, this is the best steak marinade recipe to bring the flavor of your beef to a whole other level.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Toss your steaks into the marinade before bed or in the morning before work and supper will be ready in minutes when you get home.
• Marinating steak to get the best flavor, is no secret, but finding the right marinade can be time consuming. Well, you can stop looking because this is the best marinade around!
• This marinade is versatile and you can try it on chicken or pork, too.

Why Should I Marinate Steak?

Marinating is one of the easiest ways to ensure big flavor by tenderizing the meat! It gives the steak time to soak in all those ingredients and flavor. The longer that you let a steak marinate, the more flavorful it is going to be. Your marinade should complement your steak, not overpower it.

Steak Marinade Ingredients

• Worcestershire sauce – Adds a depth of flavor.
• Soy sauce – Truly a secret ingredient in many marinades to help tenderize your meat. (We use low-sodium soy sauce.)
• Extra virgin olive oil – This keeps your steak from sticking to the grill when cooking.
• Light brown sugar – Offers lighter flavor than it’s dark counterpart but if you’ve got dark brown sugar on hand, feel free to use it.
• Ground black pepper – Essential in any seasoning or marinade.
• Garlic powder – You can also use 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced, in place of dried.
• Honey – Adds flavor and moisture to this marinade. You can also use maple syrup in it’s place.
• Any cut of steak – I love sirloin, ribeye and New York strip but ANY cut of beef will do including a flank steak or skirt steak.

How to Make Steak Marinade

1. In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients except the steak.
2. Add steaks to a resealable ziplock bag or airtight container and pour the marinade over the top of the steak. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible and seal.
3. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

How To Cook Marinated Steaks

1. To make steaks in a cast-iron skillet: Turn heat to high and let preheat a few minutes until skillet is hot. Place steaks in the skillet. Cook each side for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook steaks to the desired doneness, flipping as needed. It will take about 10 minutes depending on the thickness of steaks. I prefer mine to be about 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which is medium.
2. To make steaks on the grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place steaks on the grill. Cook 4-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
3. Let steak rest 3 minutes before serving. 

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Store leftover steak, not that you will have much, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: If you do have a lot of leftovers, or double up the batch for some meal prep, freeze in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheat steak on the stove top or microwave until hot throughout. Heat slowly so you don’t overcook the steak and dry it out.

This steak marinade is super quick and easy and will leave you with flavorful steaks ready to cook to absolute perfection! Delicious no matter what cut of steak you are eating, this marinade is one you’ll come back to every time!

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Steak Marinade Recipe

The is the BEST Steak Marinade ever! It makes juicy, tender and delicious steak no matter what type of cut you use. We love Sirloin, Ribeye or New York cuts, but anything will work!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:10 minutes mins

Total:20 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Grill
• Cast iron skillet
• Measuring spoons
• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Ziplock bags
• Grill tongs
• Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ Tablespoon honey
• ▢ 1 ½ pounds steak we love Sirloin, Ribeye or New York Cut

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients except the steak.
• Add steaks to a resealable zip lock bag or large bowl and pour the marinade over the top of the steak. Squeeze as much air out of bag as possible and seal.
• Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• To make steaks in skillet: Turn heat to high and preheat a few minutes until skillet is hot. Place steaks in skillet. Cook each side for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook steaks to the desired doneness, flipping as needed. It will take about 10 minutes depending on thickness of steaks. I prefer mine to be about 145 degrees Fahrenheit which is medium.
• To make steaks on the grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Place steaks on grill. Cook 4-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
• Let steaks rest 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 505kcal (25%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 36g (72%), Fat: 31g (48%), Saturated Fat: 12g (75%), Cholesterol: 104mg (35%), Sodium: 1320mg (57%), Potassium: 629mg (18%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 18g (20%), Vitamin A: 25IU (1%), Vitamin C: 1.7mg (2%), Calcium: 42mg (4%), Iron: 4.2mg (23%)

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How To Serve Marinated Steak

When cooking your favorite cut of steak, it is great to have your family’s favorite staple sides like Grilled Asparagus. It’s such a simple side but filled with flavor. Grilled Sweet Potatoes are always a hit in our house, too.

Grilled Cauliflower Steak is definitely a recipe worth checking out, especially if you might be feeding a vegetarian, or just want to try something new. Speaking of something new, try Grilled Caesar Salad, a great twist on a classic!

More Great Steak Marinades

• Great for tougher cuts of meat, Italian Dressing Marinade is so easy to toss together and so flavorful. Let the steak marinade while you’re at work and half your supper prep is done by the time you get home to cook!
• Bursting with flavor, Balsamic Steak Marinade is perfect for those who love the distinct sweet yet sour taste of balsamic vinegar.
• Pantry staples combine to make a flavorful Garlic Steak Marinade that will have you wondering why you don’t use it more often!
• Subtle and not overpowering, Red Wine Steak Marinade screams classic steakhouse! The classic steak and red wine pairing takes on a twist as a marinade you are going to love.