🥩 Ultimate Steak Marinade

🛒 Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp brown sugar or honey (optional, helps caramelization)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Combine Ingredients

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.

2️⃣ Marinate the Steak

• Place steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish.

• Pour marinade over steak, ensuring it’s fully coated.

• Seal bag or cover dish.

• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4–6 hours for maximum flavor.

• For tougher cuts (like flank or skirt steak), overnight marination works best.

3️⃣ Cook Steak

• Remove steak from marinade and pat dry.

• Cook on grill, stovetop, or oven to desired doneness.

• Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

🌟 Tips for a Perfect Steak

• Pat dry before searing — prevents steaming and ensures a nice crust.

• Do not reuse marinade as sauce unless you boil it first.

• Use a tender cut for quick cooking or marinate tougher cuts longer.

• For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the marinade.

If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute marinade version that’s still insanely flavorful for weeknight dinners.