Steak Marinade (Print Version)

Savory marinade that tenderizes steak with soy, balsamic, garlic and herbs; great for grilling or pan-searing.

# 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 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

# Preparation Steps:

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 to the bowl. Whisk again to thoroughly combine all components.
03 - Arrange steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over steaks, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
04 - Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 24 hours for optimal flavor and tenderness. Turn steaks periodically if possible.
05 - Remove steaks from marinade, lightly pat dry with paper towels, and discard used marinade. Proceed to grill, pan-sear, or broil to preferred doneness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Once you taste how this transforms an ordinary steak, you'll want to pour it on pretty much everything that hits the grill.
  • It comes together fast with pantry staples yet impresses as though you spent hours on prep.
02 -
  • Leaving the steak in marinade longer than 24 hours turns it mushy—trust me, it's not the good kind of tender.
  • Patting steaks almost dry before cooking gives you that coveted seared crust instead of steaming the surface.
03 -
  • Room temperature steaks cook more evenly and stay juicier; set them out 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Fresh rosemary elevates the aroma—rub it between your hands before adding to release extra oils.

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