Steak Marinade (Printable)

Soy, balsamic, garlic and rosemary combine to tenderize and flavor steaks for grilling, broiling, or pan-searing.

# 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 fresh rosemary, finely chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

# How To Cook:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice until well mixed.
02 - Add the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, rosemary, and onion powder to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is consistent.
03 - Arrange steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade evenly over the steaks, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate steaks for a minimum of 2 hours, up to 24 hours for optimal flavor and tenderness. Turn occasionally to ensure even marination.
05 - Remove steaks from the marinade, gently pat dry with paper towels, and discard any remaining marinade. Cook steaks to your preferred doneness by grilling, pan-searing, or broiling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It magically turns basic steaks into restaurant-worthy bites you might be secretly proud of.
  • The marinade mixes up in minutes with pantry staples and wins hearts every single time I use it.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to pat the steaks dry before grilling and the excess marinade caused flare-ups—a lesson in patience and proper prep.
  • Switching to fresh rosemary instead of dried made the flavor pop and got enthusiastic table compliments.
03 -
  • Don’t skip drying the meat before cooking—this gives a perfect sear, not steam.
  • Mix the marinade in a measuring jug for easy pouring right over the steaks.

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