Easy Steak Marinade

This easy steak marinade combines savory soy and Worcestershire sauces with balsamic vinegar, lemon, garlic, and a little brown sugar. It works well with skirt steak or another cut you enjoy.

A QUICK NOTE

Marinate the steak in the refrigerator for 2–24 hours. Before cooking, remove it from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels so the sugar is less likely to scorch. Discard the used marinade, and slice the cooked steak against the grain after it rests.

MARINATING TIME

2–24 hours in the refrigerator

INGREDIENTS

• 1–2 pounds skirt steak, or steak of choice

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 4 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the steak in a resealable bag or covered container.

2. Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, crushed garlic, olive oil, and black pepper. Pour over the steak and turn to coat.

3. Refrigerate for 2–24 hours. Turn the steak once or twice if convenient.

4. Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking. Take it out of the marinade, discard the used marinade, and pat the steak dry with paper towels.

5. Grill or cook the steak to your preferred doneness. Let it rest before slicing against the grain. Serve with your favorite vegetables.