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Published May 1, 2018. By Alyssa Brantley 32 Comments

Balsamic Marinade for Steak

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a tray of cooked strip steaks with grill marks and a large stainless steel spatula

This EASY and delicious Paleo friendly Balsamic Marinade for Steak is perfect for grilling season! Made with easy to find ingredients that you most likely already have on hand – this marinade will quickly become your go-to. BONUS: Kids love it too!

Originally Posted: July 12th, 2013  |  Updated: May 1st, 2018

grilled steak cut into pieces on a wood cutting board

Who is ready to GRILL!? I am so ready for outdoor living and grill season.

We (cough, cough … my husband) spent some time this past weekend cleaning our decks, wiping down the outdoor furniture, bringing out the pillows and deep cleaning the grill.

Today, I pit-stopped at a store and bought some cute new outdoor plates, cups and other accessories and we are 100% grilling this weekend and I can’t wait!

Balsamic Marinated Strip Steaks are on the menu and if you haven’t made this marinade yet, you must print it out ASAP!

Since strip steak is a leaner cut of beef and pastured beef tends to be less fatty in general, I created a quick marinade that would help tenderize the meat and work really well for caramelizing on the grill.

What is so great about this marinade is that it comes together in less than two minutes and doesn’t dramatically change the flavor of the meat – it just adds a slight spice and acid which enhances the natural flavor!

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Also, some Oven-Roasted Mushrooms on top of the steaks would be divine!

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Balsamic Marinade for Steak
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
 

This EASY and delicious Paleo friendly Balsamic Marinade for Steak is perfect for grilling season! Made with easy to find ingredients that you most likely already have on hand - this marinade will quickly become your go-to. 

Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic steak marinade, how to make easy steak marinade, marinade for steaks
Servings: 4
Calories: 50 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 4 votes
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + more for sprinkling
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 4 grass-fed New York Strip Steaks
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients, except steaks, in a small bowl until mixed well.

    mixing marinade ingredients in a white ceramic bowl
  2. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over steaks and evenly cover with marinade. Refrigerate and marinate for at least one hour but no more than 4.

    uncooked strip steaks on a tin-foil lined baking sheet
  3. Grill and cook according to desired temperature. I use Bobby Flay's method to cook steaks on the grill. The cooking instructions are here. Let rest for 5 minutes, serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Marinade for Steak
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 50 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 313mg14%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Beef, By Diet, By Occasion, Dairy Free, Date Night, Egg Free, Fall, Football, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Grilling, July 4th, Kid Friendly, Labor Day, Low Carb, Mains, Marinades + Spice Mixes, Memorial Day, New Years Eve, Nut Free, Paleo, Potluck + Picnic, Primal, Proteins, Season, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized, Whole30, Winter

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  1. Michele says

    November 2, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    Put this marinade on our steaks tonight and we both loved it! I will be using this marinade again and again. Thanks for posting it.

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      November 3, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      Yay! Thanks for letting me know Michele!

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    November 2, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Would there be a negative effect if the steaks marinate over 4 hours?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:57 am

      Hi Karen, yes, the acid can break down the tissue to much and change the texture.

      Reply
  3. Janet Blocker says

    October 13, 2018 at 11:22 am

    This is the BEST marinade I have every used for steak! Amazing! The first time I didn’t have the mustard so just added another tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. Still, amazing. I have used White Raspberry Balsamic as well. Soooo good! As the author states, this marinade does not change the taste of the steak. Just gives them the lift they need to be extra, extra, good. I do not like marinated steak in general. However, I now will use this simple recipe for every steak from now on. THANKS for sharing!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      October 16, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Wow – thank you SO MUCH Janet!! Day made 🙂

      Reply
      • Janet says

        October 16, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        All true! Thanks for the great steak tip!

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          November 6, 2018 at 10:48 am

          Of course!!

          Reply
  4. Liz says

    February 18, 2018 at 7:00 am

    Tried this the other day on two grass-fed New York Strip Steaks- my only changes were that I doubled the marinade as they were big & thick & I added some fresh garlic, minced- wow! Our steaks were so tender & flavorful! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      March 6, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      Yum! Sounds great Liz 🙂

      Reply
  5. Carol Siebke says

    May 21, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I didn’t have spicy mustard, so I used Dijon mustard and added about an eighth of a teaspoon of horseradish to it and it was fabulous. I used it on steak last night and chicken breasts today both were delicious. Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 23, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      Good call on the addition of horseradish Carol!!

      Reply
  6. Mary J. Robbins says

    August 18, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Is spicy brown mustard the same as Dijon? I always try to follow a recipe exactly. I haven’t made this yet, but I have loved every recipe from this site, especially the spicy baked tofu.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 19, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Hi Mary,
      It’s not the same. Gulden’s is a popular brand of spicy brown mustard and there are generics like Trader Joe’s and other large grocery stores. It’s really inexpensive!

      Reply
    • Janet Blocker says

      November 7, 2018 at 6:27 am

      I didn’t have the dijon mustard and just added a little more balsamic and it was still perfect! I used white raspberry balsamic last time and that was super as well. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Hannah says

    July 16, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    A terrific review, Alyssa, and I’m loving your marinade! I like that it doesn’t interfere with the flavor of the beef, too. Your top photo just looks sooooo good.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 16, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      Yep, my family is really serious about not over doing a steak so I had to keep it light and really as an “enhancer”. We are very seriously about to get 1/4 local, pastured cow but if we don’t or when we run out, I really like the quality (and price) of what Marx has!

      Reply
  8. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    July 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Love the marinade. Those steaks are cooked to perfection!

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    July 14, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I have just found your site and am thrilled with the grain fee recipes. I will definitely try this marinade and am very happy you liked our meat.

    Michelle (New Zealand)

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 14, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Hi Michelle, Thanks so much and welcome. The New Zealand pastured steaks were truly amazing!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    July 14, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I really like steak but almost never buy it – that cost thing. I hadn’t heard of Marx foods or their steaks – sounds like a good product. And that marinade looks terrific! I’ll definitely make that and use it on a couple of different things. Good stuff – thanks.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 14, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks John! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    July 13, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I love anything with balsamic so this is a perfect marinade!

    Reply
  12. Shut Up and Cook says

    July 13, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    Good to know! Will have to check them out.

    Reply
  13. Joanne says

    July 13, 2013 at 2:46 am

    Marx Foods is a great company! I’ve worked with them before and all their products are really high quality. What a fun taste testing experience!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 13, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Good to know Joanne – we were very happy with their steaks and their retail store is 5 min from my house so I am thrilled to have another option!

      Reply
  14. ashley - baker by nature says

    July 12, 2013 at 10:09 am

    We LOVE steak over here, and whoa mama, this marinade is just perfection! Happy weekend 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 12, 2013 at 10:30 am

      Happy Weekend to you to lady – I am wishing we were having these steaks for dinner tonight – soooo good!

      Reply

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