There’s something about the weekend that just calls for firing up the grill. After a long week, we all want meals that feel special without taking hours in the kitchen. That’s where putting together a simple steak marinade makes all the difference. With just a handful of ingredients and a little prep time, you can create restaurant-quality flavor right at home and we’re going to show you how to do that in this article.
Designed to fit right into your schedule, these easy BBQ steak recipes are perfect for hosting friends, a quiet evening with the family, or enjoying a hearty meal right after a busy week.
Grilling steak with a marinade does more than add flavor, it helps tenderize the meat, locks in juiciness, and brings out that irresistible smoky char. The beauty of a good marinade is that it works while you relax. A few minutes of prep in the morning (or the night before) means your steak is infused with flavor by the time you’re ready to grill.
For us, marinated steaks are a go-to when we don’t want to overthink dinner. A quick sear on the grill is all it takes, and the result is a juicy, flavorful steak that feels like a treat every single time.
Busy Evenings: When you need dinner fast without sacrificing flavor.
Weekend Cookouts: Easy enough for a casual backyard BBQ but impressive enough for guests.
Date Nights at Home: A juicy steak with the right marinade instantly sets the mood.
We cooked and prepared these marinades to help guide you with yours. Our classic first choice is a simple marinade that’s made to bring out the natural flavours of the steak while making it juicy and smoky at the same time. Below you can read the tools, ingredients and instructions on how to make yours, as well as our images on how we got on.
Our smokey marinade steak was delicious with a unique taste, however as you may be able to see from the images ours was a little over done which made the steak have a tougher texture. Thanks for reading! For more easy BBQ steak recepies for weekend dinners make sure to follow this page and perhaps join our newsetter for alerts. We will be adding more easy and delicious steak recipies here very soon.