Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Optional herbs: fresh or dried rosemary, thyme, and parsley
Optional black pepper and salt as seasoning
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
2. Slowly add olive oil, whisking until fully combined.
3. Place up to 2 pounds of steak in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
4. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for tougher cuts.
5. Before cooking, bring steak to room temperature and wipe off excess marinade.
6. Discard any used marinade that has been in contact with raw meat.
7. Cook steak to your preferred doneness and rest before serving.
Last Step:
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🌿 This marinade tenderizes and enhances the flavor of tougher cuts like skirt or flank steak.
🧴 Use non-metal containers for marinating to avoid reactions with acidic ingredients.
🕒 Leftover unused marinade can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes to 24 hours
- Cook Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- Category: Marinade
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg