Italian Beef Marinade
Transform your beef dishes with this zesty Italian Beef Marinade, a vibrant blend of fresh herbs, tangy balsamic vinegar, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly balanced with a hint of honey for subtle sweetness and a touch of crushed red pepper for a gentle kick, this marinade is designed to infuse flank steak, ribeye, or sirloin with bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy marinade combines extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped rosemary and oregano to create a savory base that tenderizes and enhances your meat. Marinate for at least 4 hours—or up to 24 for deeper flavor—before grilling, searing, or roasting to perfection. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or planning a weeknight meal, this recipe will elevate your beef to restaurant-quality status, ensuring juicy, flavorful bites every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Whisk until well blended.
Add the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped oregano, Dijon mustard, and honey to the bowl. Whisk again to incorporate all the flavors.
Season the marinade with kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish large enough to hold the beef.
Place your beef cut (such as flank steak, ribeye, or sirloin) into the marinade, ensuring it is completely coated on all sides.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
Before cooking, remove the beef from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Let the beef rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before grilling, searing, or roasting as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
