Easy Balsamic Steak Marinade
The easiest steak marinade recipe, ever. A few pantry ingredients is all you need to make sure your steak is delicious and juicy!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Olive oil. Avocado oil is good too.
- Balsamic vinegar. This marinade works so well because the rich flavor of the Balsamic compliments the meaty steak perfectly. Balsamic reduction can also be used.
- Salt.
- Black pepper.
- Rosemary. This is optional and can be substituted with other herbs like thyme or oregano.
- Garlic. I prefer using sliced garlic so that I can remove the slices easily and they don’t burn while the steak is grilling. You can also use garlic powder.
- Steak. I used sirloin but this recipe will work on any cut of steak.
How To Make Easy Steak Marinade
It couldn’t be simpler. Combine all the steak marinade ingredients and mix well. Place the steaks in a Ziploc bag and pour over the marinade. Squeeze out all of the air and seal the bag then massage the marinade into the steak, making sure all the steaks are well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the fridge. If marinating in the refrigerator, allow the steak to come to room temperature for at least an hour before cooking. Cook the steak to your desired doneness in a hot skillet, grill pan or outdoor grill then allow to rest, slice and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Steak is perfect served with a simple salad and crispy potatoes for weeknight dinners. This steak is also delicious in quesadillas or use in sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2-4 steaks sirloin, ribeye, filet mignon, skirt steak, flank steak
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a measuring jug or bowl and whisk well.
- Place the steaks in a Ziploc bag or suitable container and pour over the marinade.
- Squeeze out all of the air and seal the bag then massage the marinade into the steak, making sure all the steaks are well coated.
- Place on a plate and allow to marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the fridge. If marinating in the fridge, allow the steak to come to room temperature for at least an hour before cooking.
- Cook the steak to your desired doneness in a hot skillet, grill pan or outdoor grill then allow to rest, slice and serve.
We let it marinate for an hour as opposed to the 1/2 suggested – simply delicious! Ha!
Really liked how simple to prepare yet how amazing this recipe is. Definitely trying this during the lock down. Keep sharing such great recipes.
Thanks so much!