This steak marinade ranks among the best recipes on my website! It is my preferred method for transforming tough, economical cuts into succulent, flavor-rich steaks that nearly dissolve in your mouth.
Reasons for the Popularity of This Marinade
It is completely reliable! Even if you feel apprehensive about cooking steak, this marinade ensures juicy, flavorful outcomes every single time.
It allows the steak to shine! This is NOT one of those marinades that conceals the steak; rather, it enhances its natural qualities. The ideal combination of spices, herbs, and acidity elevates the inherent flavor of the meat!
It is suitable for all seasons! Grill it outdoors during the summer or sear it to perfection in a skillet when it is cold outside. This marinade is delicious regardless of the method!
Required Ingredients
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Soy-Free Option: Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos for a soy-free alternative.
Lemon Juice Alternatives: If you do not have lemon juice, you may substitute it with lime or orange juice, or a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar, or even a tablespoon of whole grain or Dijon mustard for an added kick.
Italian Seasoning: If you are not particularly fond of Italian seasoning, you can reduce it to 1 tablespoon or opt for a different seasoning blend. Cajun, chipotle, and southwest flavors would all work wonderfully!
How to Prepare Steak Marinade
Basic pantry ingredients come together in this remarkable steak marinade recipe to provide you with incredible flavor and perfectly cooked, juicy steak! Be sure to try my Tri-Tip Marinade next!
Combine: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, whisking until well blended.
Marinate: Place 4 pounds of your preferred steaks into a zip lock bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks, seal the bag, and let it marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
Steak Inquiries? I Am Here to Assist (Frequently Asked Questions)
How can you ensure a steak is tender?
I incorporate lemon juice into my marinade to help break down tough fibers and soften the steak. For particularly tough cuts, I also pound the meat prior to cooking.
What causes my steak to be tough and chewy?
This typically indicates that the fibers did not break down sufficiently. Tender cuts require quick, high heat, while tougher cuts benefit from slow cooking with moisture to maintain tenderness.
What is the recommended marinating time for steak?
A minimum of 2 hours is advisable, although marinating overnight yields even better flavor and tenderness. However, do not marinate the steaks for more than 24 hours, as the lemon juice will begin to break down the steak, resulting in a tough and mushy texture.
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Preparing and Storing Leftover Steak Marinade
Preparation: The marinade can be prepared 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to sit at room temperature for one to two hours before adding the steak to ensure the olive oil is not solidified.
Unused Marinade: *It is imperative to never reuse a marinade that has been in contact with raw meat! If you desire additional marinade for basting or creating a sauce, reserve some before introducing the raw steaks.
Additional Information
Servings: This recipe yields approximately 1 ⅔ cups of marinade, sufficient for marinating up to 4 pounds of steak.
Cooking Steaks in a Skillet: Preheat the skillet on high heat before placing the steaks inside. Add the marinated steaks and cook each side for 3 minutes or until a brown crust forms on the exterior. Lower the heat to medium-high and cook the steaks to your preferred doneness. My steaks required about 10 minutes, flipping three times to achieve a medium-well finish. Optionally, top the steaks with salted butter and garnish with fresh parsley.
Recipe to try...great taste !
This rib eye steak marinade recipe makes enough for four 3/4 inch thick ribeye steaks.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup A-1 Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Johnny's Seasoning Salt
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped (reserve 1/4 cup of this marinade to brush on the ribeyes as they cook)
Marinate the ribeyes in this mixture at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight in the fridge. A couple hours before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them warm up to room temperature. The rib eye steak marinade recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the rib eye..! Nice one ! Enjoy it !
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