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Quick Steak Marinade

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Quick steak marinade is a fast, flavorful mixture that tenderizes and seasons steaks with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet profile. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling, it enhances any cut of beef in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon or lime juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  2. Place steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
  3. Pour the marinade over the steaks, coating them evenly.
  4. Cover or seal and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes for a quick marinade, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
  5. Remove steaks from the marinade and pat dry.
  6. Cook steaks to desired doneness via grilling, pan-searing, or broiling. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Enhance flavor with fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano.
  • Swap lemon juice for balsamic vinegar for a sweeter flavor.
  • Use for other meats like chicken or pork with adjusted marinating times.
  • Do not reuse marinade that has been in contact with raw meat unless boiled first.

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