Easy Marinade for Steak

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 06/01/19
Marinated skirt steak
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
74 Calories
0g Fat
15g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3
Amount per serving
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1666mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 3g
Calcium 51mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This simple marinade helps to flavor and tenderize beef steaks, including some fewer tender cuts. Grill or broil steaks after marinating, and serve with a tossed salad and rice pilaf or baked potato.

The steaks should marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large plastic or glass container.

  2. Add steaks and turn to coat thoroughly.

  3. Refrigerate for 3 to 8 hours, turning the steaks occasionally.

  4. Discard the marinade and grill or broil steaks.

Glass Bakeware Warning

Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.