Steak Marinade Savory Blend (Printable)
Soy-and-balsamic steak marinade with garlic, Dijon, brown sugar and lemon for tender, grill-ready beef.
# What You’ll 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 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 finely chopped fresh rosemary
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice until fully blended.
02 - Add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, rosemary, and onion powder. Whisk thoroughly to achieve a uniform mixture.
03 - Arrange steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour marinade over steaks and ensure ample coating on all sides.
04 - Seal the bag or cover the dish. Marinate steaks in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
05 - Remove steaks from marinade and pat lightly dry with paper towels. Discard marinade before proceeding to your preferred cooking method such as grilling, broiling, or pan-searing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your steaks will be so juicy and flavorful, your friends might beg for the 'secret.'
- You can toss everything together in under ten minutes and still feel like a steakhouse genius.
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- If you forget to pat your steaks dry before cooking, you’ll end up steaming them instead of getting a proper sear.
- Once I tried only marinating for 30 minutes and realized patience is non-negotiable here—flavor takes time.
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- Always marinate in a glass or food-safe plastic container to avoid any odd flavors.
- Just before grilling, sprinkle your steak with flaky sea salt for a chef’s touch that brilliantly finishes the crust.