Best Steak Marinade In Existence

🥩 The Best Steak Marinade in Existence

🍽️ Enough for 2–3 lbs of steak

⏱️ Marinade Time: 30 mins to 8 hours (ideal: 4–6 hours)

🧂 Ingredients:

• ½ cup soy sauce

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

• 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Optional: 2 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary or thyme

🥄 Instructions:

1. Mix the marinade:

   • In a medium bowl or zip-top bag, whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

2. Marinate the steak:

   • Place your steaks (ribeye, sirloin, NY strip, flank, skirt, etc.) in the marinade.

   • Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.

   • Flip the steak halfway through marinating if possible.

3. Cook your steak:

   • Remove steak from marinade and let it come to room temp (about 20 minutes).

   • Pat dry with paper towels before grilling or searing — this helps get a good crust.

   • Grill or pan-sear to your preferred doneness (medium-rare = 130–135°F internal temp).

   • Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

📝 Tips:

• Don’t over-marinate thinner cuts like flank or skirt steak — 2–4 hours is plenty.

• Want smoky flavor? Add ½ tsp smoked paprika or chipotle powder.

• Want extra tenderness? Add 1 tbsp pineapple or papaya juice — but only marinate 1 hour, as these enzymes can over-soften meat.

💡 Great with:

• Ribeye

• NY Strip

• Flank steak (perfect for fajitas)

• Sirloin

• Skirt steak

Let me know if you’d like a dry rub version, a Korean BBQ twist, or how to turn this into a steakhouse-style butter basting recipe!