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Steak Marinade

Sally Thompson
This juicy and flavorful Steak Marinade recipe turns a good steak into an unforgettable one. Packed with savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes, this marinade tenderizes and enhances the natural richness of ribeye. It’s a great choice for easy dinner nights, date night meals, or impressive dinner ideas when you're craving that restaurant-quality sear at home. A go-to quick dinner recipe for meat lovers, and perfect for your collection of food ideas or easy recipes for steak.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ribeye steaks 1 to 1.5 inches thick, about 10-12 oz each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a medium bowl or resealable bag, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
  • 2. Add the ribeye steaks to the marinade and ensure they are completely coated. Seal and refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours.
  • 3. Remove the steaks from the marinade and bring them to room temperature for 30–45 minutes. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  • 4. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil and place the steaks in the pan. Do not overcrowd.
  • 5. Sear on one side for 3–4 minutes without moving them. Flip and sear the other side for another 3–4 minutes.
  • 6. In the final 2 minutes, add butter and herbs. Baste the steaks with the melted butter using a spoon.
  • 7. Remove steaks from the pan, tent with foil, and let them rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Always pat steaks dry before searing to get that beautiful golden-brown crust.
Letting the meat rest post-cooking helps retain all its juices and enhances tenderness.
For extra flavor, spoon the garlic herb butter over the steak while it rests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steak (about 10 oz)Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 48gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 880mgSugar: 2g
Keyword easy dinner, garlic butter steak, ribeye marinade, Steak marinade, steak recipe
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