Quick Steak Marinade
A quick and flavorful steak marinade that tenderizes and infuses beef with savory, rich flavors in just minutes. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling any cut of steak.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 20 minutes – 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Marinade for 2–4 steaks
- Category: Marinade / Meat Prep
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- 2 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 a few dashes of hot sauce for spice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- Place steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the steaks, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Cover or seal and refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes for a quick marinade, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Remove steaks from the marinade and pat dry before cooking.
- Grill, broil, or pan-sear the steaks to your desired doneness.
- Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley for extra aroma.
- Swap lemon juice for balsamic vinegar for a slightly sweeter profile.
- Do not reuse marinade that has been in contact with raw meat unless boiled first.
- Marinate no longer than 12 hours to prevent overly soft texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per 1 steak (without cooking oil absorbed)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/quick-steak-marinade/
