Our Favorite Steak Marinade
- PREP 1hrs
- COOK 10min
- TOTAL 1hrs 10min
This easy steak marinade is a surefire way to enhance the natural flavors of your steaks. We highly recommend our homemade steak seasoning, but you can substitute your favorite store-bought seasoning blend. This marinade has a unique quality often referred to as “mud” due to its thicker consistency, which allows it to cling lovingly to your steaks.
You Will Need
2 tablespoons steak seasoning; see our recommended homemade seasoning
2 tablespoons high-heat oil like avocado oil vegetable oil, or safflower oil
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Marinating the Steak
Combine the marinade ingredients and generously rub the mixture all over the steak. Allow the steak to marinate for up to 1 hour. While marinating for a bit longer is acceptable, we advise against exceeding two hours to achieve the best flavor, color, and texture.
Grilling or Using a Grill Pan
Place the marinated steaks on the grill over medium-high heat and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes.
Turn the steaks over and continue to grill until your desired doneness. Use the suggested internal temperature guide below. As the steaks cook, spoon the leftover marinade over them to enhance the flavors. If using an open flame, watch out for flare-ups.
After cooking, let the steak rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.
Pan-Seared Steaks
Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat (for 1 to 2 minutes), then add the marinated steaks to the pan. Cook the steaks, flipping them frequently, until they are well browned on all sides, including the edges. You can hold the steak sideways with tongs to sear any fat along the edges.
Use the suggested internal temperature guide below to determine your preferred doneness. After cooking, allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Internal temperatures and doneness: Keep in mind that steak continues to cook slightly after being removed from the heat.
- Rare: Remove the steaks from the heat at 125°F (52°C).
- Medium: Remove the steaks at 145°F (63°C).
- Medium-well: Remove the steaks at 150°F (66°C).
- Well-done: Remove the steaks at 160°F (71°C).
- Gluten-free: Use certified GF soy sauce or tamari and Worcestershire sauce.
- Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates and are only for the marinade, not the steak. We have used the USDA database to calculate approximate values.
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