Steak Marinade (Print Page)
Soy-and-balsamic marinade with garlic, mustard, and rosemary that tenderizes and flavors steak for grilling.
# 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 & Flavorings
06 - 4 cloves garlic, 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, rosemary, and onion powder to the bowl. Whisk again until all ingredients are fully integrated.
03 - Arrange steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade evenly over the steaks, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Seal the bag or cover the dish. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 24 hours for optimal tenderness and flavor, turning the steaks occasionally.
05 - Remove steaks from the marinade, pat lightly with paper towels to dry, and discard any leftover marinade. Proceed to cook as preferred—grill, pan-sear, or broil to desired doneness.
# Expert Tips:
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- This marinade delivers steakhouse flavor with barely any prep time—it's like a kitchen hack I guard jealously.
- It reliably turns even budget cuts into tender, juicy meals that impress without fuss.
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- Forgetting to pat the steaks dry means losing out on that irresistible crust; paper towels are your friend.
- Once I tried skipping the Dijon, and the flavor fell flat—now it's a non-negotiable.
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- Marinate in a glass or ceramic dish to avoid any metallic taste from long soaking times.
- If you want extra sauce for dipping, reserve some clean marinade before adding it to the meat.