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Best Steak Marinade Ever

This flavorful steak marinade has become legendary among family and friends in just a few short years — and for good reason. It’s bold, balanced, and effortless to make.
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Course: Marinade
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Steak Marinade Ever
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1½ Tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp dried minced garlic (optional)
  • ¼ tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
Directions
  1. Combine Ingredients:
    Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. (You can also whisk everything together or shake in a jar — no blender needed!)
  2. Marinate the Steak:
    • Pour the marinade into a resealable bag or container.
    • Add your steak, seal, and turn to coat evenly.
    • Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours for thinner cuts (like skirt or flank steak) or up to 8 hours for thicker or tougher cuts (like sirloin).
  3. Cook:
    Remove the steak, shake off excess marinade, and discard the remainder. Grill, pan-sear, or broil to your desired doneness.
  4. Serve:
    Rest the steak for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy — preferably with a crisp wedge salad on the side.
Note 
  • Marinate Time: 2 to 8 hours depending on steak cut)
Pro Tip
Don’t reuse leftover marinade straight from the bag — it contains raw meat juices. If you’d like to turn it into a sauce, boil it for several minutes to kill bacteria and reduce to your desired consistency.
Storage
  • Store unused (uncontaminated) marinade in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in a sealed jar.
 
Nutrition:
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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