Easy Steak Marinade Recipe + How to Cook It Perfectly Every Time!

Hey friends! Today, we’re making a super delicious steak marinade that’s easy to put together and will make your steak juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Whether you’re cooking on the stovetop or using a handy kitchen gadget like this recipe works beautifully.

Let’s get started!

🥩 What You’ll Need

For the Steak:

• Ribeye steak (or use New York strip or any cut you like)
• Salt and black pepper

For the Marinade:

• Juice of 1 orange
• Olive oil
• Minced garlic
• Soy sauce
• Chili powder
• Dried oregano

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season the Steak

Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of your steak. Let it sit for about 15 minutes so the salt can soak in and help tenderize the meat.

2. Make the Marinade

In a bowl, mix together:

• Orange juice
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Soy sauce
• Chili powder
• Dried oregano

Stir it well!

3. Marinate the Steak

• Place the steak in a Ziploc bag.
• Pour the marinade over the steak.
• Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible.
• Move the steak around so it’s fully coated.
• Place in the fridge and let it marinate for 6 to 8 hours.

💡 Tip: The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it gets!

4. Cook the Steak

You can cook it on the stovetop:

• Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook the steak for about 4 minutes per side for a perfect medium doneness.

The result? A juicy, flavorful steak that’s beautifully cooked!

steak marinade

Here’s How It Works:

• Place the seasoned steak in the Chef Maker (no marinade needed).
• Brush with melted butter for extra flavor.
• Insert the temperature probe into the thickest part of the steak.
• Use the built-in to select the cut (like ribeye) and how you want it cooked (medium, well done, etc.).

🧠 Smart Tip: It monitors temperature, time, and moisture for you — no guesswork!

When done, the steak will be browned on the outside, perfectly cooked on the inside, and super juicy. No splattering or burning!

🥔 Bonus: Side Dishes

Roasted Potatoes:

• Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Select “potatoes” on the Chef Maker and roast.
• They come out crispy and golden — no flipping needed!

Asparagus:

• Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Choose “asparagus” from the menu.
• Result: tender with just a bit of crisp on the edges. So good!

💬 Final Thoughts

This steak marinade is super simple and gives you juicy, flavorful results every time. Whether you use a pan or the Dreo Chef Maker, you’re going to love how easy and tasty it is..