john's marinated steaks

I’m not one to brag, but luckily, John exists! And he doesn’t mind calling this marinade “perfect.” And he couldn’t be more right because this makes me actually admit I’m wrong in thinking the perfect way to make steak is simply salt, pepper, and a grill.

I would probably still go simple if I was staring at the most beautiful piece of beef I’ve ever seen, but use this tangy marinade on a nice, solid rib eye and I promise you, it’ll be hard for you to have it any other way.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Serves 4 to 6

ingredients

for the marinade

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil

  • 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley or chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

the steaks of choice

  • 4 (1-pound) bone-in rib-eye steaks

steps

MAKE THE MARINADE:

  1. In a dish large enough to hold the steaks, combine all of the marinade ingredients.

MAKE THE STEAKS:

  1. Place the steaks in the marinade, turn to coat, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

  2. Remove the steaks from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. (If you want to make a quickie steak sauce, reserve the marinade and see below.)

  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until smoking hot.

  4. Add the steaks and grill without moving for 2 minutes, then turn them 90 degrees to get those fancy hatch marks.

  5. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the steak is really nicely browned, and flip.

  6. Cook 4 minutes longer for medium-rare, or to your preferred doneness.

  7. Remove from the grill and let rest on a platter for 4 minutes. (You can cover with foil to keep warm).

  8. Serve.

QUICKIE STEAK SAUCE:

  1. Cut 4 tablespoons (½ stick) cold butter into chunks.

  2. Transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.

  3. Whisk in the butter, a chunk or two at a time, until glossy and delicious.

  4. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. Serve with the steaks.

Recipe from/inspired by: Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
john's marinated steaks