Best Steak Marinade in Existence – soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, basil, pepper, cayenne, and parsley. I have to admit, this is hands-down the best steak marinade I've ever had. It is packed full of flavor and doesn't use any crazy ingredients. Marinate all day for maximum flavor! Grill or pan sear for a meal that is better than any fancy steakhouse.

Originally posted March 20, 2012

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Easy Steak Marinade

The name really says it all – this is the Best Steak Marinade in Existence. We've been making this recipe since I started the blog. It is packed full of flavor and doesn't use any crazy ingredients. You probably have everything in the pantry right now to make it. The marinade only takes a minute to whip up and the cooked steaks taste better than any fancy restaurant!

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How to Make the Best Steak Marinade in Existence

This marinade is effortless to make. Simply whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic. Pour the marinade over your steaks and refrigerate a few hours to overnight. When ready to cook the steaks, remove steaks from the marinade and cook until they reach your preferred temperature.

  • You can use this marinade on any cut of steak that you enjoy – ribeye, sirloin, NY Strip, filet, skirt steak, flank steak – anything you like.
  • This makes enough to marinate 6 to 8 steaks, depending on the size.
  • Here are our instructions on how to cook steaks in a cast iron grill pan: https://www.plainchicken.com/steakhouse-filets/
  • Here are our instructions on how to cook steaks in the air fryer: https://www.plainchicken.com/air-fryer-ribeyes/
  • The cooking time will just depend on what internal temperature you want and how thick the steaks are. Use a meat thermometer to cook the steaks to your preferred doneness.
    • Rare 120º to 125ºF
    • Medium-Rare 125º to 135ºF
    • Medium 125º to 145ºF
    • Medium-Well 145º to 155ºF
    • Well-Done 155ºF+
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What to Serve with Steak

These steaks are AH-MAZ-ING! We had some friends over a few weeks ago for dinner. I made these steaks, and they were blown away! They asked for the recipe and made them for themselves the next week. Give this marinade a try the next time you want a great steak! I promise you won't be disappointed.

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steak marinating in a pan with ingredients behind it

Best Steak Marinade in Existence

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Best Steak Marinade in Existence – soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, basil, pepper, cayenne, and parsley. I have to admit, this is hands-down the best steak marinade I've ever had. It is packed full of flavor and doesn't use any crazy ingredients. Marinate all day for maximum flavor! Grill or pan sear for a meal that is better than any fancy steakhouse.

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • 3 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1½ Tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • Combine all ingredients. Pour marinade over meat. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Cook meat as desired.

  • You can use this marinade on any cut of steak that you enjoy – ribeye, sirloin, NY Strip, filet, skirt steak, flank steak – anything.
  • This makes enough to marinate 6 to 8 steaks, depending on the size.
  • Here are our instructions on how to cook steaks in a cast iron grill pan: https://www.plainchicken.com/steakhouse-filets/
  • Here are our instructions on how to cook steaks in the air fryer: https://www.plainchicken.com/air-fryer-ribeyes/
  • The cooking time will just depend on what internal temperature you want and how thick the steaks are. Use a meat thermometer to cook the steaks to your preferred doneness.
    • Rare 120º to 125ºF
    • Medium-Rare 125º to 135ºF
    • Medium 125º to 145ºF
    • Medium-Well 145º to 155ºF
    • Well-Done 155ºF+

Steph

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