This Italian Steak Marinade is your shortcut to bold, aromatic, restaurant-quality flavor right at home. A beautiful blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, garlic, and classic Italian herbs creates a marinade that’s fresh, additive-free, and effortlessly delicious. Easy to whisk together in minutes, it infuses steaks with a mouthwatering flavor that elevates even everyday cuts. Perfect for steak, chicken, or grilled vegetables, this marinade is a go-to for simple, flavorful meals.

The ULTIMATE Italian Steak Marinade Recipe

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Servings

3/4

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A fresh, flavorful Italian Steak Marinade with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and classic Italian herbs. Whisk together in minutes and marinate steak, chicken, or veggies for an irresistible flavor boost.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped)
1 tbsp Garlic (Minced)
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Rosemary
1 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Brown Sugar

Directions

Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl.
Whisk well until the marinade becomes glossy and emulsified.
Pour over your steak and marinate for 4 hours to overnight.

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Notes

Simple to make with pantry staples, it yields about 3/4 cup of marinade, enough to coat 1.5 pounds of steak.
Marinate for 4 hours or overnight for the juiciest, most flavorful results.
Adjust the herbs, garlic, or red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Store any leftover marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
This versatile marinade works beautifully for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling, giving every bite tender, juicy, and packed with authentic Italian flavor.