Do you marinate strip steak?

A marinated Strip steak is juicy, full of flavor, and easy to cook without worrying about toughness or drying out . Use this simple home marinade mixture the next time you're preparing for a steak dinner with friends and family. They'll be wowed by your cooking prowess and ready to return for yet another enjoyable meal.

Do you rinse marinade off steak before cooking?

Remove Marinade Before Cooking: To prevent flare-ups on the grill and ensure properly browned meat when sautéing or stir-frying, wipe off most of the excess marinade before cooking . Keep just a little marinade on the meat surface to maximize flavor.

How long to leave steak in marinade?

Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours . It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.

What not to marinate steak with?

Too much salt In a marinade, it is better to err on the side of little to no salt. Salt pulls moisture out of flesh so you could wind up with a tough and dry piece of meat.

Should you marinate steak with butter or oil?

Your marinade should be at least 1/2 oil . The oil helps emulsify the marinade into a thick sauce that coats the meat. It's also a flavor-carrier. And having a coating of an oil-based sauce on your steak before you grill it will help it cook better and more evenly.

What happens when you marinate steak in vinegar?

Balsamic vinegar is a good marinade for red meats because it helps to tenderize them. The acid in the vinegar helps to break down some of the protein and fat in the beef, which makes it softer . The balsamic vinegar also adds a sweet flavor while tenderizing, without having to add any sugar.

What does Gordon Ramsay season his steak?

The recipe calls for straight salt and cracked black pepper . Add garlic to that, and we're going with our trusty SPG rub. Give both sides a light coat.

Does Gordon Ramsay season steak before cooking?

Next, the famous chef instructs us to heavily season the steak . He says to roll the steak in salt and freshly ground pepper, then season it again before tossing it into the hot pan. An important note, he says, is to lay the steak away from you when placing it into the skillet.

Why marinate steak in olive oil?

The oil helps emulsify the marinade into a thick sauce that coats the meat . It's also a flavor-carrier. And having a coating of an oil-based sauce on your steak before you grill it will help it cook better and more evenly.

Copycat Cafe Rio Steak Marinade Recipe (2024)

This Copycat Cafe Rio Steak Marinade is the BEST steak marinade you will ever try. It's incredibly easy to make and only takes a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Well, as of today it’s officially official – we’ve moved to Los Angeles.

My husband got a job working for an accounting firm downtown and we are so excited to start this new chapter of our lives.

One thing I will greatly miss about Utah is the Cafe Rio that was literally 3 minutes down the street from where we lived.

I probably frequented there one too many times, but I just love their food.

Now that the closest one is more than 30 minutes away, and riding in the car is becoming a little uncomfortable thanks to the babies, I usually end up trying to make things at home as much as possible.

I love their steak whether it’s in a burrito, enchilada, or on a salad, but it is SO easy to make at home, too. It’s just a few ingredients and it makes for great-tasting meat.

If you have never been to Cafe Rio, or don’t have one near you, I recommend trying this copycat Cafe Rio Steak Recipe. You are not going to be disappointed.

What could I put this steak on?

If you have never been to Cafe Rio, it’s incredibly simple to order. It’s extremely fresh Mexican food, where you select all your fresh toppings. However, they only have a few main courses to choose from. They have:

Burritos
Tacos
Enchiladas
Salad
Tostada (like a mini salad, with a hard shell on the bottom)
Quesadilla

From there, you pick your meat, beans, cilantro rice, sauce, and fresh toppings.

I personally go for the burrito (because they are massive and I get more steak), but all of the options are delicious.

I also love the quesadilla, and this one is a simple one to make at home. All you need is your tortilla, cheese, and steak.

We also love dipping all our Cafe Rio Copycat recipes in their Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing. I kid you not, this stuff is heaven sent. It’s so yummy.

If you love this copycat cafe rio steak marinade, you’ll want to make the best pork chop marinade. it makes The best grilled pork chops!

Watch how to make our copycat chick Fil a Chicken nuggets here:

Did you know we have a Youtube Channel? We have hundreds of simple and delicious recipes, your family is going to love. We take you through each recipe, step by step, and show you exactly how to make them.

Chick Fil A breaking your bank? Look no further. This Copycat Chick Fil a Chicken Nuggets is spot on and so easy to make. Watch how, here:

Looking for more copycat recipes? Here are a few of our favorites:

Copycat Hug Hes Chicken Pasta Salad
Copycat PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef
Olive Garden Copycat Grilled Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Copycat Chicken Fiesta Nachos
Copycat Blaze White Top Pizza

Serves: 4

Cafe Rio Copycat Steak Marinade Recipe

This Copycat Cafe Rio Steak Marinade is the BEST steak marinade you will ever try. It's incredibly easy to make and only takes a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

¼ cup raw honey
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
⅛ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ pounds steak sliced thin

Instructions

In a medium tupperware container or re-sealable bag, whisk together your honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and garlic.
Add in your steak, and mix until coated.
Marinade for at least 30 minutes (sometimes I'll even let it sit overnight for great flavor).
Grill over medium heat until steak pieces reach desired doneness.

Notes

This also makes a yummy chicken marinade, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 430 kcal · Carbohydrates: 20 g · Protein: 35 g · Fat: 24 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Cholesterol: 104 mg · Sodium: 621 mg · Potassium: 510 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 18 g · Vitamin A: 26 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 18 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

Airtight Container
Grill

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Anne says:
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Welcome to Los Angeles! I live in the San Fernando Valley, was born and raised in the L.A. area. There's so much to do in SoCal, I hope you'll have time to explore and enjoy it all!
Kelly R says:

Welcome to sunny California! I hope you find some great eateries in your new neighborhood. There is lots to eat here. :)
Kathy says:

Welcome to So Cal!! I don't think there are any Cafe Rios where you will be living but if you need a fix, there is one in Redlands which is probably a good 2 hour drive. :)
Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewife says:

Good luck with all the settling in! This recipe looks great! I got to meet the dad behind Six Sisters Stuff at the focused blogging conference and wanted to say Hi! He told me mom is the one in charge on comments and I should stop by and say hello to you! Love your blog and hopefully will be their in February for build your blog!
Cyd says:

Hi Jennie! He met so many wonderful people at the blogging conference you were at. He told me that I might get a few comments. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog. I went to your blog and pinned your Cinnamon Roll Muffins for next Saturday. They look delicious! I hope you can come to our Build Your Blog Conference in February! I would love to meet you! Have a great week and drop by and say Hi every now and then! :)
Josh says:

I don't think this is right. They use a dry rub to season their steak. I keep looking all over the internet for their steak recipe and no one has it down. I will try this one but don't think this is right.

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Steph lives in Southern California with her husband, Andrew, and her five kids: 2 girls and 3 boys. She oversees all of Six Sisters' Stuff products and loves going to Disneyland with her family and reading in her spare time.

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