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Table of Content

• Garlic And Herb Marinade
• Chipotle Marinade
• Italian Marinade
• Ginger Soy Marinade
• Fajita Marinade
• Ingredient Guide

Having the right marinade for your steak is like having the right gas for your car. If you’re driving a luxury vehicle you have only one choice for your tank, and that’s premium. Why would you put anything else into your tank? The same thinking should be applied when marinating your steak. Give your beef the treatment it deserves, as well as your stomach. 

The whole idea of having a tasty and juicy steak that makes everyone in the room salivate revolves around preparation. This is where marinating comes in; to make sure your steak comes out perfectly, you need to marinate it for a while. To marinate your steak, the most effective method is to place it in an airtight bag, add your marinade, and seal the bag and place into the refrigerator for roughly 6 hours.  While there are several types of steak marinades that would make your steak wonderful, here are five top steak marinades that you just have to try. I stand by each and everyone, and so do my many guests who have feasted upon them like no one's business! 

(For visual examples see Ingredient guide at the bottom of the page)

Garlic And Herb Marinade

This marinade gives your steak a heavenly flavor from the combination of garlic and sweet smelling herbs. For this marinade, you need;

• Ground black pepper(1/4 tsp)
• Salt(1/2 tsp)
• Dried oregano(1/2 tsp)
• Dried thyme (1/2 tsp)
• Dried rosemary(1/2 tsp)
• Dried basil(1/2 tsp) 
• Minced garlic(2 cloves) 
• Olive oil(1/4 cup)
• Note:  After mixing place in the fridge for 6 to 20 hours (prepare to be amazed!)

Chipotle Marinade

The chipotle marinade is basically made from canned chipotle peppers and a combination of onions, cumin and fresh lime juice, giving the steak a fantastic taste that is second to none. To prepare a chipotle marinade, you will need: 

• Olive oil (2 tsp)
• Black pepper( 1/4 tsp)
• Fresh lime juice(1 tsp) 
• Ground cumin (1/2 tsp)
• Sea salt( 1/2 tsp)
• Ground garlic (1/2 tsp) 
• Onion powder(1/2 tsp)
• Adobo sauce (2 tsp)
• Note:  Place in the fridge for 6 to 18 hours.

Italian Marinade

This marinade gives a touch of Italian flavor to your steak. The ingredients for the Italian marinade include: 

• Dijon mustard (1 tsp)
• White wine vinegar (3 tsp)
• Olive oil(1/4 cup)
• Black pepper (1/2 tsp)
• Sea salt (1/2 tsp)
• Dried basil (1/2 tsp)
• Dried thyme (1/2 tsp)
• Dried oregano (1/2 tsp)
• Onion powder( 1/2 tsp)
• Minced garlic(2 cloves)
• Notes:  Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for minimum of 6 hours.

Ginger Soy Marinade

If you love Asian flavors, this is the perfect marinade for you! The ingredients include:

• Rice wine vinegar (2 tsp) 
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Raw honey (1½ tsp)
• Fresh minced garlic (4 cloves)
• Freshly minced ginger (1 tsp)
• Olive oil (1/3 cup)
• Note: Marinate for a minimum of 4 hours.

Fajita Marinade

Fajitas are widely loved by most people so there is no denying that this marinade will make your steak super yummy. 

• Chopped cilantro (1/4 cup)
• Lime juice (2 cups)
• Pineapple juice without added sugar (1/4 cup)
• Soy sauce (2 tbsp)
• Paprika(1 tsp)
• Ground cumin (1 tbsp)
• Ground black pepper (1/2 tsp)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp)
• Minced garlic(1 clove)
• Olive oil (2 tbsp)
• Salt(1 tsp)
• Note: Marinate for 6 – 12 hours.

It’s important to note that the quantity of ingredients should be adjusted according to serving size. If you plan on making a large portion of beef, be sure to increase the amount of marinade to ensure everyone has the opportunity to indulge! 

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Ingredient Guide