Description
This best steak marinade recipe blends soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs to create a deeply flavorful and tenderizing mixture. It’s perfect for enhancing the natural taste of various steak cuts like flank, sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak, resulting in juicy, well-seasoned grilled or skillet-cooked steak every time.
Ingredients
Steak
- 700 g steak (flank, sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak)
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Steak: Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak and turn it to coat evenly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally between 2 to 8 hours to maximize flavor and tenderness.
- Remove and Prep for Cooking: Take the steak out of the marinade and discard the marinade. Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure a better crust during cooking.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a grill or a skillet over high heat until very hot to enable proper searing.
- Cook the Steak: Place the steak on the hot grill or skillet and cook to your preferred doneness. Cooking time is generally about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on steak thickness.
- Rest the Steak: Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute for optimal juiciness.
- Serve: Slice the steak against the grain to maximize tenderness and serve immediately.
Notes
- Steak cuts like flank, sirloin, ribeye, and strip steak all work well with this marinade.
- Avoid marinating the steak longer than 8 hours as the acidic ingredients can negatively affect the meat’s texture.
- Patting the steak dry before searing helps develop a better crust and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Marinade
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
