Steak Marinade
Soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, olive oil and black pepper whisked into a savoury marinade for steak. Four servings in 5 minutes.
Photograph credit: Grilled steak marinade by Jon Sullivan · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What to Put on the Table With Steak Marinade
- Sirloin steak
- Rump steak
- Chips
- Green salad
Making Steak Marinade, Step by Step
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Whisk the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar and pepper in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
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Lay the steak in a shallow dish, pour over the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and chill until cooking.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Marinate for no more than 4 hours.
Pat the steak dry before cooking.
Use a medium-high heat so the sugar does not burn.
Boil the leftover marinade before using it as a sauce.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Keeping What's Left
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days before the meat goes in.
Questions and Answers
How long does Steak Marinade take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Steak Marinade?
Marinate for no more than 4 hours. Pat the steak dry before cooking. Use a medium-high heat so the sugar does not burn. Boil the leftover marinade before using it as a sauce.
What should I serve with Steak Marinade?
Sirloin steak; Rump steak; Chips; Green salad.
How should Steak Marinade be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days before the meat goes in.
Is Steak Marinade suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Steak Marinade Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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