Steak Marinade (Printable)
Soy-balsamic blend with garlic, lemon, Dijon and rosemary for tender, flavorful steaks—marinate 2–24 hours then cook.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup soy sauce
02 - 1/4 cup olive oil
03 - 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Aromatics and Flavorings
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice until smooth.
02 - Add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, rosemary, and onion powder to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly until all components are well integrated.
03 - Place steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over steaks, ensuring all surfaces are well coated.
04 - Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally up to 24 hours. Turn steaks occasionally for even marination.
05 - Remove steaks from marinade, gently pat dry with paper towels, and discard the used marinade. Proceed to grill, pan-sear, or broil steaks to desired doneness.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This simple marinade makes even ordinary cuts of steak taste like they came from a high-end steakhouse.
- It’s perfect for batch prepping because the leftovers only get more flavorful, and the marinade pulls double duty for pork or chicken.
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- Don’t skip patting the steaks dry before cooking—otherwise, you’ll steam, not sear, and lose that irresistible crust.
- One time I let the steak marinate over 24 hours and it turned mushy; trust me, 24 hours really is the max for texture and taste.
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- If you’re cooking indoors, crack a window or turn on the fan—the soy and garlic will let everyone know what’s for dinner.
- The secret that makes everyone ask for the recipe: balancing the acids (lemon, vinegar) and sweet (sugar, balsamic) until neither stands out, just sings.