It’s just a great steak marinade that adds juiciness and flavor to turn an affordable steak into a “wow!” transformation. It infuses that extra flavor without overpowering the natural beef flavor and tenderizes.
The meat is perfect for any type of steak – on the grill or in the pan!
Beef Steak Marinade
Steak is like wine: the more you spend, the better. Juicier, tastier and tender, with no random tendons all over the place.
While we all wish we could enjoy good quality beef every time we crave a steak, the reality is most of us can’t!
But you can turn your everyday steak into something as delicious (in my opinion) as a good steak by using a good steak marinade!
When to marinate a steak?
Use this marinade for economical steaks, it will tenderize the meat and add flavor. Don’t use it for expensive premium steaks!
It’s actually easy to make a marinade that adds flavor to your steak. But making a marinade that enhances the steak without adding too much flavor is more difficult. You want your steak to taste like mostly (gasp, shock!) beef. Don’t be overwhelmed by the flavor of the marinade!
What goes in Beef Steak Marinade
Here are the ingredients you need to make a steak marinade. Use this marinade on any affordable steak – don’t use it on expensive steaks, it will be a waste! !
Here’s why this combination of ingredients will make your steak plump, juicy and delicious:
- Balsamic vinegar – a tenderizing ingredient because it is acidic (breaks down fibers in meat);
- Soy Sauce – a flavorful liquid that acts as a brine, Keep the steak hydrated. It doesn’t give this steak an Asian flavor, we just used a little!
- Dijon Mustard – light flavor, slightly thickens the marinade so it coats the steak better (and marinates it more effectively instead of worrying about turning the steak too often);
- Flavor – All other ingredients! Worcestershire has a very strong flavor, so it only takes a little to add a salty flavor to foods.
How to marinate steak
I always marinate my steaks in a ziplock bag, which I admit is not eco-friendly, but it’s the most efficient way to marinate steaks as it evenly coats the steak with a relatively small amount marinade.
If you want to switch to a container, use a glass or other non-reactive container, I advise you to double the marinade.
How long is the steak marinated?
12 to 24 hours is best. You can also freeze it right away – then it will marinate while it thaws!
I always marinate my steaks in a ziplock bag, which I admit is not eco-friendly, but it’s the most efficient way to marinate steaks as it evenly coats the steak with a relatively small amount marinade.
If you want to switch to a container, use a glass or other non-reactive container, I advise you to double the marinade.
How long is the steak marinated?
12 to 24 hours is best. You can also freeze it right away – then it will marinate while it thaws!
Fry or grill this and marvel at how juicy and easy your steaks turn out! !
A steak marinade infuses the steak with enough flavor that you don’t need to serve it with the sauce. But I couldn’t resist adding a little garlic butter on top!
You can also serve it with a creamy mushroom sauce or a creamy pepper sauce, or even a gravy.
As for the sides, pictured are buttered baby potatoes and a classic parmesan arugula/rugula salad. Here are more tips on the big side!
SIDES FOR STEAK DINNER
So…who wants a steak dinner?
