Steak Marinade

Name: Steak Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or dried rosemary, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 3/4 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Our best steak marinade recipe is a balanced combination of salt, acid, fat and aromatics. Once you know how to make steak marinade, you can turn even the toughest cut of beef into a moist, tender, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Add 1-2 pounds steak (of choice) to container with lid or sealable plastic bag; pour marinade over steak and turn or toss to coat. Marinate at least 1 or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally; discard marinade before cooking steak.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 49 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

We love the addition of thyme and rosemary to the perfectly sweet-and-salty base of this marinade. It's easy to prep but gives a big flavor boost to skirt or flank steaks—and makes them super tender, too. —Stephanie Sherbun, South Bend, Indiana

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