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If you’re looking for a great steak marinade for grilling, this is one of the best. All you need is 5 minutes of prep time to whip up this delicious recipe. It’s perfect for various cuts of steak and really adds in a delicious flavor and taste.
Make certain to check out my Flavorful Grilled Steak Kabob Recipe to use with this simple steak marinade. Simple and easy.
What I really enjoy about making up this marinade for steak is that I always have the ingredients on hand to use. It’s as simple as measuring, mixing, and applying and that’s just what I’m looking for when I’m ready to grill.
Steak Marinade For Grilling
Being able to find a good marinade at the store has proven to be difficult because you never really know the ingredients that are added in. This is why this homemade steak marinade is really, really good. Not only is it made with easy and simple ingredients but it’s also a great flavor and taste.
It pairs perfectly with steak and other cuts of beef and it’s been my go-to marinade recipe for years.
How long do you marinate meat?
This all depends on the thickness of the meat. If a cut of beef is really thick, you’re going to want to give it more time to penetrate throughout. For thinner cuts of meat, minimal time is fine.
You can easily marinate beef for a few hours or even overnight as well.
Can you over marinate beef?
You bet. You have to be careful with the balance. A good rule of thumb is to start with a couple of hours and cook and see what you think. You’ll find that a taste test will help you be the judge of if it’s perfect or if you need to marinate it longer next time.
Ingredients Needed to Make Steak Marinade
- low-sodium soy sauce
- olive oil
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- garlic
- dried minced onions
- steak seasoning
- fresh parsley, finely chopped
Steak
- steaks
How to Make Steak Marinade
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined
- Add steak to a resealable bag
- Pour marinade over steak, seal and refrigerate for 1-4 hours
- Remove steaks, discard marinade and allow to come to room temperature
- Grill steaks as desired
Tips for Marinating Steak
Marinade time will vary depending on the thickness and quality of the steak.
It’s also important to note that marinating your steak is not going to make it more tender. This is a misconception that many people have. Marinating only adds flavor.
How do you store leftover steak marinade
I typically use all my marinade when I’m cooking the steak but if you find that you have some leftover, you can add it to a jar with a lid and store it in the fridge.
This will keep it fresh and ready for you to use on another cut of beef.
Can you use steak marinade or other types of meat?
The ingredients used in this marinade pair best with the flavor and texture of beef. You’ll find that there are other great options for chicken and pork, and I don’t vary or mix those marinades.
You may be interested in my Chicken Marinade or Pork Chop Marinade recipe!
Make certain to play around with this marinade as you’re applying it to your steak. The timeframe that you marinate it is going to really enhance and change the flavor.
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- Best Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe With Homemade Dry Rub
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 steaks
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined
- Add steak to resealable bag
- Pour marinade over steak, seal and refrigerate for 1-4 hours (see notes)
- Remove steaks, discard marinade and allow to come to room temperature
- Grill steaks as desired
