Marinating steak in miso imparts a tender texture and savory depth. This simple miso marinade is perfect for a quick yet refined steak dinner with beautifully rounded umami flavors.
1 lb. (about 1″thickness) boneless beef top round or family steak
For marinade
4 tbsp. Miso Paste or Miso & Easy
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. black-pepper, coarsely ground
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
Mix all ingredients for Marinade In a re-sealable food-storage plastic bag. Add beef steak and coat all sides with marinade. Seal the bag and store in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Heat the grill pan. Remove beef steak from marinade. (Reserve some of marinade for basting.) Cook beef steak over medium heat for about 10 minutes per side. Baste with reserved marinade 1 to 2 times. Slice cooked beef.
