This simple yet powerful marinade transforms ordinary steak into a restaurant-quality Korean-inspired dish. By combining salty soy sauce with aromatic ginger, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of heat from tabasco, you create a complex flavor profile that tenderizes the meat while adding a glossy, savory crust. It is perfect for weeknight dinners when you crave bold flavors without hours of prep. Whether you are grilling outdoors on a warm evening or using an indoor grill in winter, this mixture bastes beautifully, keeping the steak juicy and flavorful. It pairs wonderfully with rice or grilled vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Korean Steak Marinade
Description
This simple yet powerful marinade transforms ordinary steak into a restaurant-quality Korean-inspired dish. By combining salty soy sauce with aromatic ginger, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of heat from tabasco, you create a complex flavor profile that tenderizes the meat while adding a glossy, savory crust. It is perfect for weeknight dinners when you crave bold flavors without hours of prep. Whether you are grilling outdoors on a warm evening or using an indoor grill in winter, this mixture bastes beautifully, keeping the steak juicy and flavorful. It pairs wonderfully with rice or grilled vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, sherry, brown sugar, catsup, hoisin sauce, chopped green onions, sesame oil, crushed garlic, and tabasco sauce.
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If grilling indoors or without charcoal, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the mixture.
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Whisk ingredients together until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the marinade is smooth.
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Place steak or beef kabobs in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
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Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Remove beef from marinade, letting excess drip off, and discard used marinade.
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Grill the beef over medium-high heat, basting occasionally with reserved fresh marinade if desired.
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Cook until the steak reaches your preferred level of doneness, then let rest before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 7.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 845.5mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 1.2g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For outdoor grilling, omit the liquid smoke as the charcoal will provide a natural smoky flavor.
This marinade works well on T-bone steaks, ribeyes, or beef kabobs.
Store leftover marinade in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Always bring to a boil before using as a sauce if it has touched raw meat.
