Marinade for Steak
Elevate your steak game with this flavor-packed marinade that strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and smoky! Featuring bold ingredients like soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar, this quick and easy marinade infuses your steak with rich umami depth. A touch of brown sugar lends subtle sweetness, while garlic, smoked paprika, and dried oregano add layers of aromatic complexity. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simple whisk-and-soak technique, this recipe ensures tender, juicy, and irresistibly flavorful steak every time. Perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling, this marinade will transform your next dinner into a restaurant-quality feast. Make sure to plan ahead—marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar.
Add the minced garlic, brown sugar, ground black pepper, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and lemon juice to the bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully emulsified and the sugar has dissolved.
Place your steak(s) in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the steak(s), ensuring all sides are coated evenly.
Seal the bag tightly or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Remove the steak(s) from the marinade and let them rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
Discard the remaining marinade and cook the steak(s) to your desired doneness using your preferred method.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 743 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*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.
