Steak Marinade

Simple Savory Marinade
This recipe uses normal kitchen ingredients and is pleasing to nearly every palate. Gather the following ingredients:

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
Using a wire whisk, combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Rub the marinade on both sides of each steak. Place them in the refrigerator for several hours.
Phenomenal Caribbean Marinade
For summer grilling parties, this recipe is always a winner. It gives the steaks a mild exotic flavor. Combine the following ingredients in a shallow pan:
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup coconut juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
After the sugar is dissolved, dip the steaks in the mixture. Cover and refrigerate the meat for several hours. To make the flavor more even, turn the steaks over after a couple hours.
Zesty Italian Marinade
This marinade is great for steaks on the grill, in the oven or on the stove. To make this recipe, combine the following ingredients with a wire whisk:
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh basil
Since the vinegar helps tenderize the meat, it is not necessary to let the steaks sit in the mixture for more than a few hours.
Sweet Mandarin Marinade
For a sweet and summery flavor, this is a great marinade choice. Mix the following ingredients together in a bowl:
1 cup mandarin orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
Put the steaks in the mixture, and place them in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
The key to making any recipe a success is to avoid using salt or salt-based products. Since salt draws the moisture out of the beef, it is best to add it after the steaks are done cooking.