Steak Marinade Recipe

This easy steak marinade adds lots of flavor while making steaks extra tender. The result is a steakhouse quality steak without the hefty price tag.

Try it on flank or skirt steak, strip loin, or sirloin! Even a few dashes can be added to hamburger patties before they go on the grill!

Any store-bought vinaigrette-style dressing can serve as a marinade, but a homemade steak marinade recipe has so much more flavor! It is so easy to make—plus you can tailor it with whatever is in the fridge or pantry!

I more often use a marinade for steaks that aren’t as tender. Filet mignon or ribeye are perfectly tender without marinating. However, they can be marinated for a short period for flavor if you’d like.

Steaks such as New York strip or sirloin can marinate for about 4 hours. If left too long the acids in the marinade can break down the meat too much and the texture can become unpleasant and mushy so don’t leave them too long.

Tougher cuts of beef like a flank steak, skirt steak, or even chuck can marinate longer, up to 24 hours (I usually do it the night before for the next day’s dinner).

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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World’s Best Steak Marinade

World’s Best Steak Marinade adds so much flavor to your juicy steak. It helps to tenderize and infuse the steak with flavor and creates the best steak ever!

Prep: 10min

Total: 130min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 46 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1344 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch of red pepper
• 1 1/2 pound steaks (I used rib eye, New York is also great)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• fresh chopped parsley

Instruction:

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The Best Steak Marinade

This Steak Marinade tenderizes any type of meat and adds a flavorful kick!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 577 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 55 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Sodium 2526 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced or more to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves)

Instruction:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or freezer bag.
2. Add up to 2 pounds of steak and marinate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
3. Remove steaks and discard marinade.
4. Grill or broil to desired doneness.

Tenderizing Steak Marinade Recipe

This easy steak marinade with a hint of cayenne pepper is a good way to add flavor to beef. And that added kick of heat? It’ll hook you on this recipe.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 0 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 mg cholesterol, Fat 14 g fat, Fiber 0 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein, Saturated Fat 2 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 1046 mg , Sugar 3 g , Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instruction:

1. Combine the ingredients, mixing until thoroughly combined.
2. Pour the marinade over the steak in a zip-top bag or non-metal dish.
3. Marinate the steak for 1-8 hours.
4. Cook the steak as desired.

Steak Marinade

This steak marinade is made with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, lemon, herbs and spices, and takes just 5 minutes to put together. It adds tons of flavor to any cut of beef and can be used for grilled, broiled or sauteed marinated steak.

Prep: 5min

Total: 6min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 83 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instruction:

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl or in a resealable gallon sized freezer bag. Mix to combine.
2. Add steaks to the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
3. Cook steak as desired. Marinade makes enough for 2 pounds of steak.

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FAQ

What are the 3 main ingredients when marinating?

What is Gordon Ramsay recipe for steak marinade?

1. Meat. 12 oz Steak.
2. Produce. 2 cloves Garlic. 2 sprigs Rosemary.
3. Condiments. 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar. 2 tbsp Soy sauce.
4. Baking & Spices. 1/2 tsp Black pepper, Ground. 2/3 cup Brown sugar, Dark. 1/2 tsp Kosher salt. 1/3 tsp Red pepper.
5. Oils & Vinegars. 3 tbsp Olive oil.

How long should steak marinate?

What is the best thing to marinate meat in?

• Soy sauce: Adds a bit of salty and tons of flavor.
• Lemon juice: Adds acidity to tenderize and flavor.
• Olive oil: Help seal in juiciness.
• Worcestershire sauce: One of the best umami flavors for beef.
• Minced garlic: Use fresh for the best tasting.

What are the basics of marinating steak?