Juicy Grilled Steak

This juicy grilled steak recipe uses ribeye or strip steaks and an easy soy-balsamic marinade. The steaks cook in about 10 minutes on a hot grill for a tender, flavorful steak with a charred crust.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled ribeye, grilled steak, steak marinade

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 651.5kcal

Ingredients

4 8-ounce rib-eye or strip steaks, about 1-inch thick
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and honey. Add the black pepper, sea salt, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well until fully combined.
Place the steaks in a large ziplock bag or nonreactive container. Pour the marinade over the steaks and ensure they are evenly coated. Seal the bag or container and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes.
Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450–500°F) for 5 to 10 minutes. While the grill is preheating, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for around 10 minutes.
Once the grill is hot, remove the steaks from the marinade and allow any excess marinade to drain off. Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until grill marks appear.
Flip the steaks and grill for an additional 4-5 minutes until the desired level of doneness is reached (take them off at 125–130°F for medium-rare or 130–140°F for medium; the temperature rises about 5°F as they rest).
Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest on a plate for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juice to redistribute, ensuring a tender, juicy steak.
Serve the perfectly grilled steaks with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

Preheat your grill to high (about 450–500°F) and oil the grates so the steaks sear well and don't stick.
Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before grilling so they cook evenly.
Flip the steaks only once, halfway through cooking.
Use an instant-read thermometer and take the steaks off about 5°F before your target temperature.
Rest the steaks for 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
Don't marinate for more than 8 hours; the vinegar can make the surface mushy.

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