Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes 14 Steak Marinades for Grilling or Broiling Your Favorite Cuts Made with simple ingredients, these flavor enhancers lend complexity to every bite of beef. By Anna Kovel Anna Kovel Anna is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 23, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Steaks on the grill are always a treat, even if you season them simply with just a sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. But sometimes you want to add some oomph or complement other dishes on the menu—that's where marinades come in. Marinades coat the exterior and create a depth of flavor and a glaze-like finish. Marinades tenderize, too; we typically marinate cuts of beef with the most chew, then slice it across the grain before serving. Note that flank, skirt, tri-tip, and hanger steaks have a wide grain, allowing the marinade's flavors to seep in. Kebabs take to marinades and spice pastes, too, because they're cooked over high heat and seared on all sides. Let the grilling times roll! The 23 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Steak Always wipe off wet or dripping marinades before grilling to prevent steaming and flareups; it's the spicy, seared crust we're looking for when we turn the meat over the glowing fire. 01 of 14 Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak A simple marinade made with oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper boosts the flavor of hanger steak exponentially. Note that this thin cut is also referred to as butcher's steak or bistro cut. View Recipe 02 of 14 Marinated Beef Tenderloin Chris Court Umami-rich Worcestershire sauce is the game-changing ingredient in this no-fuss marinade, turning beef tenderloin into a meat lover's feast. Broil, slice thin, and serve with pan juices. View Recipe 03 of 14 Soy-Lemon Flank Steak With Arugula Ryan Liebe Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and garlic, pour it into a plastic bag that is holding the steak, and let the marinade work its magic. The crowning glory: Bright green leaves of peppery arugula and a squeeze of lemon after the grill. View Recipe 04 of 14 Japanese Marinade A marinade you'll make on repeat, this Japanese combo mixes acidic rice wine vinegar (or its sweeter sidekick, mirin) with soy sauce, canola oil, fresh ginger, and a smidge of sugar. It's sensational with steak or just about any protein or vegetable. View Recipe 05 of 14 Marinated Flank Steak Sandwiches A quick marinade of orange and lime juices, crushed garlic, and a dash of flavorful cumin lifts this pan-grilled flank steak sandwich to new heights. Serve this two-handed messy delight on crusty ciabatta bread topped with melted Gruyère, onions, and a dill pickle. View Recipe 06 of 14 Pomegranate Skirt Steak Kebabs Bobbi Lin Pomegranate molasses mingles with honey and Dijon mustard in this rich, sticky glaze. Tangy, yet sweet, it's the perfect complement to chunks of skirt steak. View Recipe 07 of 14 Balsamic-Rosemary Marinade Balsamic vinegar takes this steak marinade in a slightly sweet-tart direction, while fragrant sprigs of rosemary underscore its Italian accent. View Recipe 08 of 14 Cola Marinade for London Broil London broil is a general term for many cuts of beef. Try marinating any chewy steak in cola—it's as American as a cookout and sweet as apple pie. Vinegar and onions set up a flavor trifecta. View Recipe 09 of 14 Grilled Skirt Steak and Hearts of Palm Salad Con Poulos Skirt steak is marinated in red curry paste for this beefy dinner. The resulting platter of red curry steak, vegetables, and noodles has us dreaming of Thailand. View Recipe 10 of 14 Curry Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs Bryan Gardner This savory kebab recipe features summer squash and lamb, but you can mix it up—the yogurt and spice marinade work wonders with steak and chicken too. View Recipe 11 of 14 Soy-Marinated Flank Steak Brown sugar in a marinade gives your steak serious glaze potential—all you need to do is bring the marinade to a boil and cook it down until it has a syrupy consistency. View Recipe 12 of 14 Simple Balsamic-Marinated Skirt Steak RICHARD GERHARD JUNG What's better than a classic Italian marinade on a toothsome steak? This recipe is a good reminder that you can make the most of your broiler if the outdoor season is over or you don't have a backyard grill. View Recipe 13 of 14 Curried Steak With Scallion Rice and Peas Ren Fuller Thai curry paste, a pantry item you can find at most grocery stores, creates the flavor—and the sauce—for this weeknight steak and rice bowl. View Recipe 14 of 14 Grilled Flank Steak With Lime Marinade Soy, ginger, and lime hit all the right notes in this classic steak marinade. Let your flank steak rest before slicing so the meat retains its delicious juices. View Recipe Updated by Randi Gollin Randi Gollin Randi is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit