This marinade for steak recipe is a simple combination of ingredients that adds fantastic flavor to your steaks! Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
We pretty much like all steaks cooked any which way but even so we have our favorites. We love steaks seared in a pan like I talk about in this post: How To Cook Steak On The Stovetop.
Those steaks are seasoned with salt and pepper. But sometimes it is fun to switch things up and season with a marinade for steak!
How To Make A Marinade For Steak
Put the olive oil, soy sauce, sea salt, minced garlic, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and paprika in a bowl and whisk until combined.
What else can I add to steak marinade?
I tested several different combinations and although they were all okay, this combination ended up being the best steak marinade in our opinion. But everyone likes different things! Here are some more things you could add:
- Worcestershire sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- lemon juice
- brown sugar
- honey
- mustard
Put the steak and the marinade for steak in a gallon sized zip-top bag.
Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak and discard the marinade for steak. Grease the grill grates before adding the steak.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of your steak and how well you want it cooked.
How long should I cook my steak?
The length of time for cooking steak depends on how thick the steaks are and how you want them cooked. You can use a thermometer to check the temperature. For medium rare, the temperature should be 130˚F, 140˚F for medium and 160˚F for well done.
Remove the steak from the grill, top it with herbed butter, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Want more marinade recipes? Try these next:
This Adobo Peppers Chipotle Sauce is a fabulous chicken marinade. Put the chicken and the sauce in a gallon sized zip top bag and marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.
A Coconut Milk Marinade is perfect for Mango Chicken Kabobs with a tropical flair including mango and pineapple pieces!
Use a Jamaican Jerk Marinade to make grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken topped with a fresh pepper salsa is bursting with flavor!
This Garlic and Herb Chicken Marinade recipe makes the BEST juicy, tender, flavorful chicken that is a perfect main dish or delicious on a salad.
Marinade for Steak
This marinade for steak recipe is a simple combination of ingredients that adds fantastic flavor to your steaks! Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Steak
- 1 lb steak (I used top sirloin)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, red pepper, and paprika.
- Put the steak in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add the marinade, seal the bag and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak and discard the marinade for steak. Grease the grill grates before adding the steak.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of your steak and how well you want it cooked.
- Remove the steak from the grill, top it with a mixture of the butter and thyme, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
Note: Nutrition facts calculated using 1/2 of the marinade since much of it is discarded.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 616Total Fat: 33gSodium: 1193mgCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 73g
Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.
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