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Home / Recipes / Keto Sauces

Easy Steak Marinade Recipe

By Lisa MarcAurele · Dec 24, 2021 · 4 Comments

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This savory steak marinade recipe will infuse your keto steak with the perfect amount of flavor without overpowering it. Plus, it tastes amazing on other types of meat, too.

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  •  Why You'll Love It
  • Ingredients
  • Tips
  • Instructions
  • ️ Serving Suggestions
  • FAQS
  • Related Recipes
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I love to make my own sauces, dressings, and marinades. When I make them in my kitchen, I know what is in them. I don't have to wonder, "Is this marinade keto-friendly?"

Unfortunately, lots of bottled marinades in the store will have something unhealthy in them.

Some are filled with added sugar while others are made with way too much salt. Then, some marinades have food coloring and preservatives in them.

Once you discover how easy it is to make your own marinade, you won't go back to buying the bottled kind again!

 Why You'll Love It

This is the best keto steak marinade recipe for marinating steak. It uses common pantry ingredients that you probably already have on hand. When you use things you already have, it saves you time and money.

I chose only the best ingredients that won't overpower the delicious taste of the steak. The best marinade will enhance the cut of steak, not make it taste like sauce.

Not only is this recipe sugar-free, but it is relatively low in salt too. So whip up your own jar of homemade keto steak sauce - you'll be so glad you did!

Ingredients

There are two parts to this recipe - the liquids and the spices. I used basic steak marinade ingredients and already had all of them in my pantry. Here is a bit more information about what's in this quick steak marinade.

Liquids

There are just four different liquids in this low-carb marinade.

I used soy sauce to give it a salty and umami flavor. If you need or want to remain completely gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead.

The oil is pretty important too. I use a third cup of olive oil in my keto steak marinade but avocado oil is a near-perfect replacement.

I used fresh lemon juice because it has a brighter taste, but jarred lemon juice will work just as well.

Finally, add a quarter cup of Worcestershire sauce. If you can't find a keto-friendly sauce at the store, follow my low-carb Worcestershire sauce recipe and make your own!

Spices

Feel free to alter the spices to make the steak marinade taste how you want it to. I used very basic spices in this marinade - just garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

I didn't use a long list of spices because the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce are so flavorful that I didn't think it needed it.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

marinade recipe ingredients

Tips

  • Make the marinade in a mason jar. This way, you can completely seal the jar and shake it up before you use it.
  • This recipe makes enough for one use. If you want to make extra for future use, store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.
  • In a pinch, you can use lime juice as a 1:1 replacement for lemon juice in this marinade.

Instructions

The instructions are pretty straightforward and easy to remember. Even so, please scroll to the bottom of this post to read the entire recipe in the printable recipe card.

Make The Marinade

Mix everything together in a bowl. If you are really busy, you can even add everything to a blender and let it do all the mixing for you.

making the simple keto steak marinade

Marinate Steak

Pour the marinade in a food storage container or bag and add steaks. Marinate the meat for at least an hour or as long as overnight.

For a properly marinated steak, the delicious flavor of the sauce needs to soak into the meat. Longer marinating times result in a more flavorful and tender steak but you shouldn't let the steaks marinate for more than twelve hours.

marinating a steak in bowl

️ Serving Suggestions

There are a lot of other ways you can use this quick marinade other than just to marinate cuts of steak. It is also the perfect marinade for chicken or pork.

If you forget to marinate the meat in it, you can set a small bowl of it on the table and use it as a dipping sauce.

If you are looking for something to serve with your steak, I suggest making a delicious keto-friendly side dish like mushroom cauliflower rice risotto. It's really easy and it's vegan too.

Southern green beans with bacon are another very popular side dish to serve with steak. Instead of potatoes, add some roasted radishes.

Do you like french fries? Then replace them with some low-carb jicama fries.

If you're grilling, you'll want to serve some low carb side dishes for BBQ with the steak.

FAQS

Before I get to the recipe, here are some questions people often ask about this keto marinade. If you don't see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

Does balsamic vinegar tenderize steak?

Balsamic vinegar is known for its ability to break down the tissue in a steak and make it really tender. However, I didn't use it in my keto steak marinade recipe. Instead, I used a combination of lemon juice and the Worcestershire sauce to tenderize the meat. Balsamic vinegar can be used in place of the lemon juice.

How long should I marinate the steak?

Marinate steak for at least 30 minutes. It's best to let it sit for about 8-12 hours because that gives the ingredients time to soak into the meat and make it more tender. Be careful not to leave it in the marinade for too long. If you do, it might make the steak too tough, dry, or give it an undesired texture.

Can I marinate meat at room temperature?

No, do not let your meat sit at room temperature while it marinates. If you do, bacteria might grow on the raw meat. Always keep the meat in the refrigerator as it soaks in the marinade.

Should I season the meat before I place it in the homemade steak marinade?

No, do not salt or season your steak before you marinate it. If you do, it might

simple steak marinade with cooked steak

Related Recipes

If you enjoyed this recipe for keto steak marinade, here are some more keto sauce and condiment recipes you should make next. They are all some of my favorites!

  • Ten-Minute Keto Enchilada Sauce tastes delicious in the classic Mexican dish or drizzled on top of tacos or burritos.
  • Keto Teriyaki Sauce has the some classic flavors and sticky taste that you love, but with only 1g net carbs per serving.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe is made with olive oil and is the best thing to add to salads or to serve with a raw veggie tray.
  • Keto Sugar-Free Ketchup is a super-easy recipe that should be a staple in your house.
  • Avocado Mayo is irrisistibly creamy, and you can use it on top of your salad, or as a dressing for chicken or tuna salad.

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Recipe

steak marinade with cooked steaks

Keto Steak Marinade

5 from 4 votes
This savory steak marinade recipe will infuse your keto steak with the perfect amount of flavor without overpowering it. Plus, it tastes amazing on other types of meat, too.
Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Total Time:10 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
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Servings: 4
Calories: 204

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup keto worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Place the steak into the marinade, and marinate for up to overnight in the fridge.

Notes

Feel free to alter the spices to make the steak marinade taste how you want it to

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Calories: 204 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 6 % | % Protein: 4 % | % Fat: 90 % | SmartPoints: 7
Values
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    [polyunsaturated_fat] => 2
    [monounsaturated_fat] => 14
    [sodium] => 1211
    [potassium] => 185
    [fiber] => 1
    [sugar] => 2
    [vitamin_a] => 16
    [vitamin_c] => 7
    [calcium] => 29
    [iron] => 1
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Notes on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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Comments

  1. Tania Hall

    February 10, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!! I’ve made it twice! My husband said it’s the most delicious steak he ever ate….and I agree 😀

    Reply
  2. Cathy Boyer

    January 07, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    Best marinade ever. I got a couple rib eyes as a gift today and needed a good keto marinade. Yours was the first in the search. Gave it a try and now I’m hooked. So easy to make and i already have the incredients in my cupboard. ❤️ 🥩

    Reply
  3. Donny

    January 07, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good and so easy! All the flavors work so well with steak.

    Reply
  4. jennifer

    January 06, 2022 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    I'm a beef loving girl and can't wait to try this on some ribeyes I have in the freezer!

    Reply
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