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Best Quick Steak Marinade

This is the very BEST quick steak marinade, perfect for grilling up juicy, flavorful steaks - even cheap cuts! - so tasty you don't need sauce. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 651 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-6 8-ounce steaks
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • chopped parsley, for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, oil, worcestershire sauce, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and dried mustard. 
  2. Add steaks and marinade to a zip lock bag, tossing the steaks a few times to coat. Press the excess air out, seal the bag, and chill for 15-20 minutes. 
  3. Use tongs to transfer steaks to a preheated grill. Cook until desired doneness is reached. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. 

Notes

  • Marinating time: don't marinate too long. 15-30 minutes is plenty of time for this marinade! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 1286mg (54%) Potassium 756mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 49IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651

% Daily Value*

Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 1286mg 54%
Potassium 756mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 49IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.