This easy steak marinade takes only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! The most delicious flavor that creates a tender and juicy steak.
Best Quick Steak Marinade Recipe
I’ve been using my trusty chicken marinade for years and decided it was time to post this easy steak marinade. It’s one of my favorite grilling recipes for maximum taste and tenderness and is such a simple marinade to make!
We love to use it not only when grilling this sirloin steak recipe or steak kabobs but also when cooking steak in the oven, making steak and potatoes on the stove or skillet steak bites.
Steak Marinade Ingredients
This is the best steak marinade that only takes 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep work. The flavor is absolutely wonderful and creates a juicy and flavorful steak.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Olive oil: Softens and gives the steak great moisture keeping it tender and juicy when cooked on the grill.
- Worcestershire sauce: This is a blend of savory, sweet, and a bit tart! It has a great flavor that the steak really soaks in.
- Balsamic vinegar: An acidic vinegar is used to tenderize the meat! It is the perfect balance with the Worcestershire sauce as well as adds flavor.
- Soy sauce: I use low-sodium soy sauce to cut back on the salt intake.
- Minced garlic: Always a delicious add-in that goes well with these pantry staples.
How to Marinate Steak
Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the steak in a large freezer bag or bowl, then pour the marinade on top and seal the bag/bowl. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but around 4 hours is ideal. The longer the steaks marinate, the more flavor they will have!
How Long to Marinate Steak
Marinating steak for 1 to 2 hours is a great start. You can marinate overnight at the longest but don’t go over 24 hours. Marinating steak helps break down and tenderize the meat prior to cooking.
Best Cuts of Steak to Marinate
Most types of beef can be marinated before cooking or grilling. We love to grill flank steak, filet mignon, skirt steak, sirloin, or ribeye. These all give a great flavor as well as tender meat.
Grilling a Perfect Steak
Grilling steaks is a simple process that creates a crisp layer on the outside with a tender and juicy inside. Cook your steak to perfection following these simple step-by-step instructions.
- Prepare grill. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, clean with a wire brush and then oil the grates.
- Cook the steak. Place the steak on the grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. If you prefer your steak medium to well done, you will likely need to cook it a few more minutes.
- Insert meat thermometer. Beef’s tender, juicy texture is optimum when cooked to medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness. To determine doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally into the side of the steaks. Place the thermometer in the thickest part. The thermometer should not touch bone, fat, or the grill.
- Let rest. Once it’s reached the desired temperature, remove it from the grill and tent with foil for 5 minutes. I like to add some garlic herb butter while it rests for additional flavor.
You may like these other favorite marinades, too! This best carne asada marinade, flank steak marinade or steak fajita marinade!
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Easy Steak Marinade Recipe
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Combine marinade. In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 Tablespoon garlic until combined.
- Marinate steak. In a bowl or a zip-top bag, place 1 1/2 pound steak and pour the marinade over the top. Seal bowl or bag and place the steak in the refrigerator. Marinate at least 30 minutes, but giving it 4 hours or more will only improve the flavor.
Grill a steak
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Clean the grill grates with a wire brush and lightly oil the grates. Place the steak onto the grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Turn the steaks over and grill another 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (135° F): 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140° F); or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well done (160° F).
- Rest steak. Remove steak from the grill and tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Slice meat against the grain. Top with a slice of butter and chopped parsley, if desired. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Searched google for simple marinade and this came up. It’s excellent! Thanks!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Searched google for simple marinade and this came up… I think it is my new favorite! Thanks!
Excellent!
Quick easy and I had it all in the house. Thanks!!!!
Fast and delicious!
This is very similar to what I’ve been making for 40 years. In place of Worcestershire sauce I use teriyaki sauce and add a little bit of Marsala wine to this mix. Park Street every time
Haven’t made it yet but my husband and I traditionally have steak night on Saturdays and watch a movie while enjoying our steak. Can’t wait to try the marinade. Thank you!
I hope you enjoy! What a fun tradition with your husband.
Never seen a sirloin steak that thick before.. i am trying it tonight. Maybe since i am under quarantine, it will taste delicious
I hope you enjoy! :)
Thank you so much for the nice marinade sauce~ The steak looks so yum!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy!!
I love how simple and easy this delicious marinade is! Thanks!
The best steak marinade! Will definitely use this recipe again.
I didn’t grill it. I put it in the oven, it was excellent. The taste was perfect. I will cook for a crowd next time.
So glad to hear you enjoyed it! We do it in the oven in the winter! :)
I’d like to make this, but it’s supposed to rain so I’ll have to use stove/oven method. What can I use in the oven if I don’t want to stick my Teflon skillet in the oven?
I usually use my cast iron skillet if I am doing the oven method!
FANTASTIC recipe! An instant hit. So easy to put together and so flavorful. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Delicious flavor. Love this.
Looks delicious and so easy to make! !
I am totally craving this now. Looks like we we will be having steak for dinner tonight ;)
Now all I can think about is steak. Time to whip this together and fire up the grill.