Sear-Roasting Steak Marinade (Cliff House Copycat)

Name: Sear-Roasting Steak Marinade (Cliff House Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 1/3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 pinch cinnamon

Servings: persons

1
Mix all ingredients together. Use as a marinade for beef steaks. Allow the meat to marinate over night. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a cast-iron frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove steaks from marinade. Sear the steaks on all sides (they will look back & chared because of the sugar in the marinate), moving them with tongs a little so they don't stick to the bottom. Remove from heat and put the cast iron skillet with the steaks in it into the oven. Cook until desired temperature:
2
Rare - 120 degrees F.
3
Medium Rare - 125 degrees F.
4
Medium - 130 degrees F.
5
When the steaks are crusty-charred and done to your liking, remove from the pan, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
6
As a toper: Reduce 1/2 of dry red wine to a syrup consistency . Add the juices that accumulate from resting steaks. Remove pan from heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and mix it in by swirling the pan. Pour over steaks just before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup orange juice, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 1/3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Sear-Roasting Steak Marinade (Cliff House Copycat) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!