Best Steak Marinade
This rich, savory marinade works beautifully for ribeye, sirloin, flank, strip steak, or skirt steak.
Ingredients
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Add steak and coat thoroughly.
Marinate:
Thin cuts: 2–4 hours
Thick steaks: 6–12 hours
Avoid over-marinating more than 24 hours.
Remove steak from marinade and pat dry lightly.
Grill or sear over high heat until desired doneness:
Rare: 125°F / 52°C
Medium-rare: 135°F / 57°C
Medium: 145°F / 63°C
Rest steak 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Extra Tips
Add a tablespoon of butter while resting for steakhouse flavor.
For tougher cuts like flank or skirt steak, slice thinly against the grain.
This marinade also works well for chicken and mushrooms.
Great Pairings
Garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted vegetables
Grilled corn
Crispy fries
