Best Steak Marinade (Printer-Friendly)

A savory blend of olive oil, garlic, and herbs that tenderizes and elevates steak flavor naturally.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
02 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
03 - 1 tablespoon 21 seasoning salute or steak seasoning blend
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Steak

07 - 2 bone-in or boneless New York strip steaks, about 8 ounces each

→ Steakhouse Garlic Herb Butter

08 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened to room temperature
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried chives)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
11 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic (jarred or fresh)
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
13 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, steak seasoning, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to mix thoroughly.
02 - Place the steaks inside the bag with marinade, remove excess air, and massage to fully coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
03 - Finely chop fresh chives and rosemary (or thyme). In a bowl, mix softened butter with herbs, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape into a log with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
04 - Ignite approximately 100 charcoal briquettes in a chimney starter until coated in gray ash (about 10-15 minutes). Pour coals to one side of the grill to create two heat zones: direct and indirect.
05 - Remove steaks from marinade and bring to room temperature. Grill steaks over direct heat for 2-3 minutes per side to develop sear marks. Then move steaks to indirect heat zone and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium doneness.
06 - Remove steaks from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Top with a slice of garlic herb butter to melt before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Allowing steaks to marinate overnight tenderizes the meat and enhances flavor.
02 - Two-zone grilling prevents flare-ups and ensures evenly cooked steaks with perfect sear marks.

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