Steak Marinade for Grilling (Print Version)

Soy and balsamic base with garlic, Dijon, brown sugar and rosemary—tenderizes and flavors steaks for grilling.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup soy sauce
02 - 1/4 cup olive oil
03 - 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Aromatics and Flavorings

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Whisk until fully emulsified.
02 - Add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, black pepper, rosemary, and onion powder to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients.
03 - Place steaks in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steaks, ensuring each piece is well coated.
04 - Seal the bag or cover the dish. Refrigerate steaks for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally for even absorption.
05 - Remove steaks from the marinade. Pat dry with paper towels and discard any excess marinade. Proceed to preferred cooking method such as grilling, broiling, or pan-searing.

# Handy Tips:

01 -
  • Secret: Even tough budget cuts turn meltingly tender after soaking in this marinade overnight.
  • Double duty: It works wonders not just for steak, but chicken and pork pick up incredible flavor too.
02 -
  • If you leave the steaks in too long (over 24 hours), the citrus can make the texture mushy—set a timer.
  • Patting the meat dry after marinating is the shortcut to a steakhouse-worthy sear—I didn’t always know this.
03 -
  • For gluten-free needs, swap in tamari and double-check your Worcestershire sauce label—it’s not always safe.
  • Never reuse marinade that’s touched raw meat; if you want sauce for serving, set some aside before adding the steak.

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