Easy Steak Marinade Recipe
I usually just stick to some salt and pepper on my steaks, but every once in a while I crave more in each bite. This steak marinade will do just that for you! The flavors complement that beef beautifully to create such a harmony. If you’re going to expand that grocery budget to include steaks, you have to do it right. I am such a big fan of this marinade, I’ll keep the excess to brush liberally over the steaks as they grill. You can even make an extra batch, without touching raw meat, of course, to serve on the side as a dipping sauce. Am I obsessed with this recipe or what? I’ll happily include it in each step of the process!
Balsamic vinegar – Wine vinegars or lemon juice can be used instead. Soy sauce – Make sure to use low-sodium. Worcestershire sauce – You can use more or less if you like. Olive oil – Sunflower, safflower, canola, vegetable, or avocado oils will work instead. Garlic – You’ll need some freshly minced garlic, use as much or little as you like. Brown sugar – Honey or agave can be used instead. Herbs – Dried basil and rosemary. Italian seasoning will work too. Pepper – Freshly cracked. Steaks – You can use rib eye, sirloin, New York strip but this marinade is even great on filet mignon, flank steak or skirt steak.
You can even skip the bowl and add all the ingredients straight to the freezer bag. Mix everything well by squishing it around with your hands. This marinade can be used for other types of meat like poultry or pork as well!
How Do You Know When Your Steak Is Done?
Now that you’ve given these steaks the tender love and care they deserve, let’s make sure the cooking process goes off without a hitch! Whether you’re using the grill or a skillet on the stove top, you want to make sure the heat is nice and high to get that sought-after sear.
Rare: 130°F-140°F, 2-3 minutes per side Medium-rare: 145°F, 4-5 minutes per side Medium: 160°F, 6-7 minutes per side Well done: 170°F, 8-9 minutes per side
How Long Does Steak Marinade Last?
You can make a big batch of this marinade and keep it on hand for whenever you need to marinate some protein. Keep this marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. You can also keep the marinade in the freezer. If it’s already in the bag with the steak, it will keep for 3 months. If you’re storing the marinade on its own, you can freeze it up to 9 months. It it thaw overnight in the fridge if it’s paired with meat, or it can thaw at room temperature if it’s alone.
Other Great Homemade Grocery Staples:
Chimichurri Sauce Thousand Island Dressing Homemade Mayonnaise Homemade Pesto Recipe Enchilada Sauce Seasoning Salt Italian Seasoning Recipe Lemon Pepper
