This Red Wine Vinegar Steak Marinade is bold, balanced, and designed to bring out deep flavor in every bite of your steak. The sharp tang of red wine vinegar blends beautifully with olive oil to tenderize the meat, while garlic, rosemary, and thyme add that classic herb-forward aroma. A touch of brown sugar rounds everything out with subtle sweetness, and Dijon mustard adds a light depth that enhances the overall richness. It’s a simple marinade, but one that delivers restaurant-style results with minimal effort.

Red Wine Vinegar Steak Marinade Recipe

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Servings

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A bold and aromatic steak marinade with red wine vinegar, herbs, garlic, and a touch of sweetness for rich, tender flavor.

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Ingredients

3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
1 tsp Dijon Mustard (optional)
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Dried Rosemary
1 tsp Dried Thyme
½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
½ tsp Salt

Directions

Mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey in a bowl until well combined.
Add rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.

Notes

This recipe yields about ½ cup of marinade, enough for roughly 500g–700g of steak, depending on the cut and how well it’s coated. For best results, let the steak marinate for at least 2–4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
You can adjust the acidity, sweetness, or herbs based on your preference, making it a flexible go-to marinade for any steak night.