If you are going to grill a steak, you may want to marinade it for some extra flavor! This is an easy Grill Steak Marinade that you can use – simple and makes such a difference!
By the way you can also use this marinade, but pan sear instead of grill. If you’re looking for how to pan sear steak, I got you here.
Why marinade your steak?
There are a couple of reasons to marinade your steak:
- Flavor: Marinading the meat beforehand will add extra flavor.
- Tenderize: Marinading the steak will tenderize the meat!
What to marinate steak in?
There are a lot of ways to marinade your steak! It’s really up to your personal preferences, but this is a simple marinade that we use:
- Olive Oil: Olive oil will help the meat stay moist
- Soy Sauce: Adds flavor and saltiness.
- Lemon juice: Adds acidity which will bring out some of the other flavors and also tenderize the meat.
- Garlic: Flavor! I love garlic so it’s hard for my to find a dish where I don’t add garlic – such a delicious flavor.
- Black Pepper: This is optional but adds extra flavor also.
How to grill marinated steak
Since this marinade includes oil, it will not stick during grilling. So you can grill it like a normal steak. If the meat you choose is very lean or maybe it’s just not very oily, you will want to brush on some oil to prevent sticking.
Which cut of steak to use?
My go to cut of steak to grill is Ribeye! It’s juicy, marbled, and delicious. But this is really personal preference.
If you are curious which cut of steak is best for you, check out my different cuts of steak article here!
How to make Grill Steak Marinade
First gather your ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
In a large bowl or ziplock bag, add steak and all the marinade ingredients. Make sure to get all sides of the steak.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer the more flavorful.
Remove the steak from the marinade and grill the steak on one side for a couple minutes.
Flip to grill the other side until desired doneness.
Grill Steak Marinade
If you are going to grill a steak, you may want to marinade it for some extra flavor! This is an easy Grill Steak Marinade that you can use – simple and makes such a difference!
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, add steak and all the marinade ingredients. Make sure to get all sides of the steak.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer the more flavorful.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill the steak to your desired doneness.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 453Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 935mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.
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