How To Make The Best Garlic Steak Marinade
Picture this: a perfectly grilled steak that’s incredibly tender, juicy, and exploding with bold garlic flavor in every bite. This garlic steak marinade is your secret weapon for turning any cut of beef into a mouthwatering masterpiece—without hours of prep or fancy ingredients.
Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer BBQ, preparing a quick weeknight dinner, or meal-prepping for the week, this easy garlic steak marinade delivers restaurant-quality results every time. It’s simple, versatile, and loved by garlic enthusiasts everywhere.
Why This Garlic Steak Marinade Works
- Tenderizes the meat naturally with Worcestershire and oil.
- Delivers intense garlic flavor without overpowering the beef.
- Works fast—just 30 minutes minimum, or up to overnight.
- Versatile for ribeye, sirloin, flank, skirt, NY strip, or even chicken and pork.
Garlic Steak Marinade Ingredients
- garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
How To Make Marinade
Making this marinade that is full of flavor is so easy! If you love the taste of garlic, then this is the marinade for you.
I use a gallon-sized ziploc bag and place it in a baking dish or large bowl. This helps keep the marinade upright and to help keep any juices from escaping.
Then I add all the ingredients listed below to the baggie and give it a good shake and smooshing to make sure everything is mixed together before adding the beef.
You can pick which ever tender steaks you prefer, but I typically use a sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak. Add the meat to the baggie and seal it up before placing it in the fridge. You can leave the steak in the marinade overnight if you like.
How long should steak be marinated?
This steak marinade recipe only needs 30 minutes in this marinade to get some great flavors. I typically put mine in the marinade for 1 hour. So I’ll make up the marinade, submerge the steaks and just let it sit out at room temperature for an hour before putting them on the grill.
Grilling Instructions for Perfect Results
I find grilling steaks is a personal preference and everyone has a different way they like to cook theirs. I prefer high heat to medium-high heat. How long will depend on the thickness of your steak. A flank steak will only need a few minutes per side, while a thick ribeye will take 5-8 minutes depending on thickness. f you’re like me, you’ll add a little pat of butter to each steak as it grills to add so much flavor.
Once your steaks have reached your desired doneness, I like to use a thermometer to get the steak to my desired temperature. Then let them rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing into them.
Garlic Steak Marinade
Equipment
- gallon storage bag
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a gallon size storage bag that can seal closed. Add your steaks to the bag. I like to use petite sirlion steaks with this marinade.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. I usually let it sit for an hour.
This marinade can be used a different proteins, such as chicken or pork.
Tips and Tricks:
- For an extra punch of flavor, add a splash of fresh lemon juice or a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the marinade.
- Experiment with different cuts of steak to find your favorite. Each cut offers its own unique texture and flavor profile.
- Don’t skimp on the garlic! It’s the star of the show in this marinade, so feel free to adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences.
- If you’re short on time, you can still achieve fantastic results by marinating the steak for at least 30 minutes, although longer marinating times will yield more intense flavor.
This Garlic Steak Marinade that will elevate your grilling game and impress your family and friends. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue or treating yourself to a special dinner at home, this marinade is sure to be a hit.
