Steak Marinade Recipe
This bold, easy marinade uses soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon, and garlic to turn any cut into a tender, juicy, umami-packed steak—great for grilling, searing, or broiling.
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos for a low-sodium version
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice or lime juice for a brighter twist
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey, for natural sweetness
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: red pepper flakes fresh rosemary, or thyme
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Dijon, garlic, brown sugar, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Add red pepper flakes or herbs if using. It should smell tangy, savory, and just a little sweet.
- Place steak in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over, coat well, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours—overnight is best.
- Remove steak, discard marinade, and pat dry. Let it rest at room temp for 20–30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Grill (4–5 min/side on high), pan-sear (3–4 min/side in a hot skillet), or broil (5 min/side). Use a meat thermometer for accuracy: 125°F (rare), 135°F (med-rare), 145°F (medium).
- Let steak rest 5–10 minutes. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.