30 Ribeye Marinade Recipes That Will Make You a Steak Pro!

January 5, 2025
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Trying to make your ribeye steak truly incredible? Well, you need a marinade to tenderize the meat and kick up the flavor. Luckily for you, you can find a ton of ribeye marinade recipes right here! From simple and classic marinades to ones that help you do something a little different, you are covered. So, go ahead and check them out right now! 

ribeye marinade

1. Garlic and Herb Ribeye Marinade

If you are looking for a classic steak, then this is the recipe to try out! The steaks are steeped in a marinade made from fresh herbs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. The steaks can be kept in the marinade for a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 24 hours. 

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Garlic and Herb Ribeye Marinade

2. Balsamic Ribeye Marinade 

This marinade is filled with fresh and tangy ingredients that do a great job of not only adding flavor to the steak but also tenderizing it! This marinade includes balsamic vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, mustard, and more! Marinate the steaks for at least 4 hours, making sure to flip them over at least once! 

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Balsamic Ribeye Marinade

3. Spiced Soy Lemon Marinade 

Not only does this marinade give your steak a ton of flavor, it also adds a bit of heat to it! This marinade consists of soy sauce, lemon juice, butter, spices, and hot sauce! All of this is blended and poured over the steaks. You can marinate the steaks anywhere from 2 to 12 hours before cooking! 

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Spiced Soy Lemon Marinade

4. Red Wine Ribeye Marinade

This is the recipe to follow if you want to add a rich and complex flavor to your steak! The steaks are kept in a marinade made from red wine that is seasoned with spices and soy sauce. The steaks should be marinated at least 2 hours, although you can keep them in the marinade overnight too!

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Red Wine Ribeye Marinade

5. Teriyaki Marinade 

Smoky, sweet, savory - this marinade has it all, guaranteed to produce a truly yummy stake! Soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and more are combined together and poured over the steak. Let the steaks sit in the marinade for at least 4 to 6 hours. 

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Teriyaki Marinade

6. Cajun Marinade

This is the marinade that you should try out if you want a smoky and savory steak! This marinade is a beautiful mix of yummy ingredients including vinegar, steak sauce, liquid smoke, hot sauce, Kitchen Bouquet, aromatics, and more! Mix well and toss the steaks in the marinade, letting the meat sit in it overnight. 

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Cajun Marinade

7. Mustard Marinade

This marinade is a simple one - you can probably whip it up with ingredients you have in your kitchen right now - but it does an amazing job of flavoring your steak! Start by marinating the steak in soy sauce before then marinating it in a mix of yellow mustard, honey, and garlic! 

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Mustard Marinade

8. Honey Soy Marinade

This is another simple marinade that packs quite the flavor punch! Mix honey, soy sauce, oil, and garlic to form the marinade. Then, place the steaks in this for several hours - the longer the better! 

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Honey Soy Marinade

9. Beer and Brown Sugar Marinade

Beer is great for tenderizing meat as well as adding a deep and complex flavor to the steak! In this recipe, the beer is mixed with brown sugar and teriyaki sauce to form the marinade. For the best results, let this steak sit in the marinade overnight. 

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Beer and Brown Sugar Marinade

10. Lemon Garlic Marinade 

This light and bright marinade is just what you need when you want to marinate your steaks but let that natural beefy flavor really shine through! This mix of lemon juice and zest, garlic, and seasonings helps to add flavor without overpowering the steak! 

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Lemon Garlic Marinade

11. Lemon Oregano Marinade 

Want to add a delicious earthy flavor and aroma to your steak? Then this marinade recipe will do the trick! The steak is marinated in oregano mixed in with lemon juice and zest, garlic, and olive oil. This marinade works quickly and you can keep the steak in it for as little as 15 minutes, but about 2 hours is better! 

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Lemon Oregano Marinade

12. Rosemary Marinade

This elegantly flavored marinade is ideal for when you want a more elevated version of your ribeye steak! The steak is placed in a combination of rosemary, garlic, and mustard. You can marinate the steak for anywhere between 2 and 24 hours. 

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Rosemary Marinade

13. Lemon Soy Sauce Marinade

This recipe is great for tenderizing the steak while gently infusing it with flavor! Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasonings. Cover the steaks with the marinade and let it sit for an hour or overnight. 

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Lemon Soy Sauce Marinade

14. Greek Marinade

If you want your steak to be the star of the show in a Greek inspired meal, this is the marinade to turn to! Here, the steak is steeped in a mix of red wine vinegar, garlic, and Greek herbs. Make sure to marinate the steaks for a minimum of 4 hours! 

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Greek Marinade

15. Honey Garlic and Ginger Marinade 

This is the marinade you should try out when you want a more aromatic steak! All you have to do is to combine minced garlic and ginger with honey, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and oil. Then, pierce the steaks for an extra flavorful result and marinade them for 2 hours or overnight! 

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Honey Garlic and Ginger Marinade

16. Sesame Marinade

The flavors used in this marinade are just incredible! Here, sesame oil, tamari soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sriracha, and brown sugar work in beautiful harmony together to flavor and tenderize steak. Keep the steaks in the marinade for 30 minutes to 12 hours! 

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Sesame Marinade

17. Cilantro Lime Marinade

The bright and tangy flavors of this marinade are perfectly balanced out by the cilantro and spices! As an added bonus, this marinade works really quickly. So, you only have to keep the steak in it for about 30 minutes before they are ready to be grilled! 

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Cilantro Lime Marinade

18. Bourbon Marinade 

Yes, adding bourbon to a marinade makes the steak so much better! For this marinade, the bourbon is mixed with cajun seasoning, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Then, add the steaks in and let them marinade for about 4 hours. 

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Bourbon Marinade

19. Honey Bourbon Marinade

Sweet, slightly smoky, and earthy, this marinade is great for taking your steak to the next level! Just combine bourbon and honey with rosemary, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and seasonings. Then, marinade the steak for at least 2 hours, although overnight is probably best! 

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Honey Bourbon Marinade

20. Korean BBQ Marinade

If you want to try something new with your steaks, this marinade is going to do it for you! Here, you blend together a delicious and fragrant combination of chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, spring onions, and maple syrup. Finally, let the steaks marinate in this anywhere from 2 hours to overnight. 

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Korean BBQ Marinade

21. Italian Marinade

If you love Italian flavors, then this is the recipe for you! For this steak marinade, you mix Italian dressing with steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey and seasonings. Marinade the steaks for at least 2 hours although you can marinate them overnight too. 

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Italian Marinade

22. Pineapple Marinade 

Pineapple is so good for tendering meat and works a treat for the flavor too! Due to this, you only have to marinate your steaks for a couple of hours at the most. Just mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger to form an aromatic marinade! 

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Pineapple Marinade

23. Herb and Spice Marinade

If you want to incorporate as much flavor into your steak as possible, then this is the marinade for you! This marinade is made up of rosemary and thyme as well as paprika and garlic - soy sauce and garlic rounds everything out. Let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking. 

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Herb and Spice Marinade

24. Jack Daniels Marinade

This marinade is great for taking even the best ribeye steak to a whole other level! In addition to the smooth flavors of the Jack Daniels, this marinade also consists of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and mustard. Marinate the steaks for at least 4 hours. 

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Jack Daniels Marinade

25. Soy, Orange, and Red Wine Marinade

Tangy, savory, and complex, this marinade has it all! All you have to do is to combine orange juice, soy sauce, and red wine together and marinate the steaks. You can marinate them for a minimum of 4 hours before cooking or grilling. 

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Soy, Orange, and Red Wine Marinade

26. Pineapple Rum and Ginger Marinade 

This recipe has such a tropical vibe to them and is great for tenderizing your steaks and adding some distinct flavors! Combine pineapple juice, rum, brown sugar, aromatics, chili sauce, and aromatics. You can marinate your steaks for a long time with this recipe! 

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Pineapple Rum and Ginger Marinade

27. Coffee and Rum Marinade 

Coffee and rum can seem like an odd combination but they do an incredible job of marinating the steaks. The steaks are also tossed in spices and herbs for a well-rounded marinade. You can keep the steaks in the marinade for at least an hour. 

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Coffee and Rum Marinade

28. Maple Marinade

This marinade is all about combining sweet and savory ingredients in a yummy marinade! In this recipe, high quality maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and mustard are mixed together. Keep the steak in the marinade for at least an hour. This marinade can also be used as a basting sauce! 

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Maple Marinade

29. Spicy Marinade

This is a savory and slightly spicy marinade that is also quite aromatic! Just mix Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mustard, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes together. Let the steak sit in the marinade for a couple of hours before grilling. 

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Spicy Marinade

30. Sriracha Marinade 

If you like your steak real spicy, then this marinade is just perfect for you! The spiciness of the sriracha is softened by some honey while lime juice adds tang and a tenderizing factor! Soy sauce, herbs, and spices round out this yummy marinade. Don't marinate your steak for too long if you don't want your steak to be too spicy!

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Sriracha Marinade

If you want to take your steak to the next level, a marinade is the way to go. And, as you can see with this list, there are plenty of marinade recipes for you to choose from. So, go ahead and find the perfect fit for your steak and your meal! Or, give each one a try to figure out which ones are right for you. 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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