Gordon Ramsay’s Flavorful Steak Marinade
Gordon Ramsay’s flavorful steak marinade brings out the best in any cut of beef with bold ingredients like fresh herbs, garlic, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. This easy marinade creates juicy, tender, and restaurant-quality steak at home—perfect for grilling or pan-searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes to 4 hours (including marinating)
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Marinade, Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1.5–2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, flank, etc.)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir in lemon juice if using.
- Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour marinade over steak, coating all sides.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Remove steak from fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking.
- Grill or sear to desired doneness; rest before slicing.
Notes
- Add honey or brown sugar for a sweeter marinade.
- Swap soy sauce for Worcestershire for a richer flavor.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Pat steak dry before cooking for a perfect sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings per batch)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
