Easy Steak Marinade

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

Combine soy sauce, olive oil, and red wine vinegar in a bowl.

Mince garlic and add to the bowl.

Stir in brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, cumin, and paprika.

Whisk until sugar is dissolved and ingredients are well combined.

Place flank steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

Pour marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated.

Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Remove steak from marinade and discard leftover marinade.

Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook steak for 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

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