How many steaks can I marinate with this recipe?

This recipe produces enough marinade for 1 pound of steak. Simply double, triple or quadruple it as needed depending on how much steak you need to marinate.

How long should you marinate steak?

I recommend marinating steak for up to 12 hours (aiming for 4 to 8 hours). Thinner steaks can get away with less time (minimum of at least 1 hour but I would recommend 3-4 hours for better flavor). For thicker steaks, I would aim for 4-8 hours.

Can steak be over marinated?

You can marinate steak for up to 24 hours but beyond that the meat will start to break down too much. So try to stay under 24 hours! I personally prefer to marinate for a maximum of 12 hours.

Can you freeze steak in this marinade?

Absolutely! Place the steak and marinade in a freezer bag and freeze it immediately. It will then marinate as it thaws!

The Best Easy Steak Marinade

Description

This easy homemade steak marinade takes just minutes to make and is packed with flavor! Perfect for tender, juicy and seriously delicious steaks! You’ll find 3 variations below – all equally delicious so take your pick.

Ingredients

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Version 1:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried minced onion (or 1 small shallot finely chopped)
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Version 2:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Version 3:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 small sprigs fresh rosemary (added after mixing together other ingredients)

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Instructions

Mix together marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the marinade version of your choice.
Marinate steak: Place steak in a covered glass dish or freezer bag and pour the marinade over top. Massage or flip the steak around making sure that all sides are covered in marinade. Place in the fridge and let the steak marinate for up to 12 hours (aiming for 4 to 8 hours).
Cook steak: Remove steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towel. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill, pan sear, or broil to your desired doneness.

Notes

This recipe makes enough marinade for 1 pound of steak. Just scale up as needed for a larger quantity of steak.
Grilling Marinated Steaks: Check out this post for tips! Definitely my favorite way to cook a marinated steak.