Dressings and Marinades

Classic Steak Marinade

Name: Classic Steak Marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic (minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoons coarse ground black pepper

Tangy beef marinade with savory spices and a touch of sweetness.

Recipe by Michigan Fitness Foundation

Wide shot of a wood platter with a jar of marinade, displayed with a basting brush and marinade ingredients.

Cost per servingPer serving$0.16

Makes4 servings

Total timeTotal5

Prep 5

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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.

▢ 2 tablespoons water
▢ 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
▢ 1 tablespoon brown sugar
▢ 2 cloves garlic minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
▢ 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
▢ ½ teaspoons coarse ground black pepper

Directions

Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
When ready to use, place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Discard remaining marinade.

Seasonal

Summer

Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.