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Steaks submerged in a large glass measuring cup of homemade steak marinade.

Homemade Steak Marinade

This delicious, homemade steak marinade uses just three simple ingredients plus water! Save money by making your own marinade from now on.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 4 cups

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • wire whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oil (Any oil will work.)
  • 1 cup vinegar (Any vinegar will work.)
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning (You can substitute by using fresh or dried minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.)

Instructions

Homemade Steak Marinade

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, vinegar, water, and seasoning. Whisk until well combined.
  • You can use the marinade right away, or store it for a day or two in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

Marinating Steaks

  • When you're ready to marinate your steaks, submerge the steaks in the marinade. Add a cover, and refrigerate overnight or longer for best results. You can grill or fry your steaks as you normally would.