🥩 Best Steak Marinade In Existence
Rich • Tangy • Garlicky • Perfectly Balanced
⏱ Marinade Time: 30 min–8 hrs
👥 Enough for 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) steak
⭐ Difficulty: Super Easy
🌟 Ingredients (Complete)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- Optional but amazing:
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar (helps caramelize)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Red chili flakes for heat
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
🥣 Instructions
1. Make the Marinade
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic
- Basil
- Parsley
- Pepper
- (Plus any optional add-ins you like)
- Mix until fully combined and emulsified.
2. Marinade the Steak
- Place your steak (ribeye, sirloin, flank, skirt, New York strip—anything!) in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the steak, making sure it’s fully coated.
- Seal and refrigerate:
⏱ Recommended Times
- Minimum: 30 minutes
- Best: 2–4 hours
- Maximum: 8 hours (don’t go longer—lemon & soy will break down the meat too much)
3. Cook the Steak
- Remove steak from the marinade and let it sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes.
- Pat dry lightly for better browning.
- Cook by grilling, pan-searing, or broiling until it reaches your desired doneness.
Internal Temperature Guide
- Rare: 125°F (52°C)
- Medium rare: 135°F (57°C)
- Medium: 145°F (63°C)
- Medium well: 155°F (68°C)
4. Rest & Serve
- Let the steak rest 5–10 minutes to keep it juicy.
- Slice and enjoy with potatoes, salad, rice, or grilled veggies.
⭐ Tips for the BEST Steak
- Soy + lemon + Worcestershire = magical flavor combo
- Olive oil keeps it juicy
- Brown sugar helps create steakhouse-style crust
- Don’t reuse leftover marinade unless boiled for 3 minutes