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5 Steak Marinades

For everyone who is super busy and can't find the time to make home-cooked meals, these 5 Steak Marinades will be a lifesaver! Just marinate them and leave the meat in the freezer for the day to come when you need a quick and effortless meal.
Prep Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours

Ingredients

CARNE ASADA

  • 1 pound flap or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of 1 orange
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

CHIMICHURRI

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds thinly sliced flank steak
  • 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 red chilis, depending on size, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons red vinegar or lemon and lime juice

STEAK SHAWARMA

  • 1 pound flank or ribeye steak, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

BULGOGI BEEF

  • 1 pound ribeye or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pear puree
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

GARLIC AND HERB

  • 1 pound ribeye or NY strip steak, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano