Best Steak Marinade In Existence

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🥩 Best Steak Marinade In Existence

A bold, perfectly balanced marinade that makes steak tender, juicy, deeply flavorful, and restaurant-quality every single time.

📝 Description

This steak marinade combines savory, sweet, tangy, and umami flavors that penetrate deep into the meat fibers. The result is a tender, juicy, flavor-packed steak with a rich caramelized crust when grilled or pan-seared.

Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, broiling, or BBQ.

🛒 Ingredients (For 1–1.5 kg / 2–3 lb Steak)

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp Dijon or whole-grain mustard

  • 1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme

  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Mix Marinade:
    Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.

  2. Marinate Steak:
    Place steak in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over meat.
    Massage well to coat evenly.

  3. Rest Time:
    Refrigerate for 2–12 hours (best: 6–8 hours).
    Flip halfway through for even absorption.

  4. Before Cooking:
    Remove steak from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
    Pat dry slightly for better searing.

  5. Cook:
    Grill, pan-sear, or BBQ until desired doneness.

  6. Rest:
    Let steak rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

🔥 Cooking Times (Guide)

Doneness Internal Temp Time per Side
Rare 52°C / 125°F 2–3 min
Medium Rare 57°C / 135°F 3–4 min
Medium 63°C / 145°F 4–5 min
Well Done 71°C / 160°F 6–7 min

⭐ Notes

  • Best cuts: Ribeye, Sirloin, T-bone, Striploin, Tenderloin

  • Works beautifully for chicken, lamb, and beef kebabs.

  • Acid + oil balance keeps steak tender without breaking texture.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Use fresh garlic, not powder
✔ Marinate tougher cuts longer (up to 24 hours)
✔ Add 1 tbsp butter to pan at end for restaurant finish
✔ For smoky flavor: add ½ tsp liquid smoke

🍽 Servings

  • Serves 4–6 people
    (Depending on portion size)

🧮 Nutritional Info (Per Serving Approx.)

  • Calories: 210 kcal

  • Protein: 2 g

  • Fat: 18 g

  • Carbs: 9 g

  • Sodium: 680 mg

(Steak nutrition not included)

🏆 Health Benefits

  • Enhances protein absorption

  • Garlic boosts immunity & heart health

  • Olive oil provides healthy fats

  • Lemon juice aids digestion & iron absorption

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I freeze steak in this marinade?
Yes — freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge.

Q2: Can I reuse leftover marinade?
Only if boiled 5 minutes to kill bacteria.

Q3: Is this marinade spicy?
Mild. Add more chili flakes or hot sauce for heat.

Q4: Can I use this for BBQ?
Absolutely — ideal for charcoal and gas grilling.

Q5: Best alternative for soy sauce?
Use coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari.

🌟 Final Result

Juicy inside, beautifully caramelized outside, and bursting with deep savory flavor — this truly is the Best Steak Marinade In Existence.

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