Savory Garlic Marinated Steak

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (does not have to be an expensive one)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (for a less salty flavor i recommend low sodium soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional-but adds a delightful smoky flavor) (optional)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons instant minced garlic (comes in a jar)
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2 lbs rib eye steaks or 2 1/2 lbs flank steaks

Recipe

• 1 combine all liquid ingredients in a medium bowl. add dry ingredients to liquid ingredients. (make sure all ingredients are mixed completely.).
• 2 place steaks in a shallow, non-porous dish, and pour marinade over steaks. for optimal flavor, rub the marinade into the meat. (i sometimes use a plastic bag for easier storage and clean-up.).
• 3 cover and let marinade in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
• 4 grill steaks for 7-8 minutes per side on a lightly oiled grate or until internal temperature reaches at least 145°.