How To Make The Best Steak Marinade Of Your Life

A tangy acid, olive oil for flavor and 6 classic seasonings make this the best steak marinade ever! Get easy tips and tricks for whipping up one of our all-time most popular marinade recipes.

Formula for marination magic.

Use this no-fail formula to create a steak marinade that's earned more than 2,000 rave reviews on Allrecipes.

Tips for Marination Success

• Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt
• Use a blender to mix ingredients
• Give steaks a toss once during marinating time to evenly coat all sides

Marinade Substitutions

• Skip the garlic powder and use 2 cloves minced fresh garlic.
• Skip the parsley and use dried thyme.
• Skip the parsley and use dried basil leaves, rosemary and/or oregano.
• Skip the basil and use Italian seasoning.
• Skip the parsley and use chopped green onions.
• Substitute fresh lemon juice for fresh lime juice.
• Use lemon juice and add rice vinegar.
• Omit the soy sauce and use teriyaki sauce.

Marinade Additions

• Zest of 1 lemon
• Dijon mustard
• Sriracha sauce
• Chipotle seasoning
• Crushed red peppers
• Red pepper flakes

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