Elbow Room Secret Steak Marinade

Combine soy sauce, coarsely chopped onions, halved garlic cloves, Kitchen Bouquet gravy coloring, and seasoned salt in a large bowl or container.

Stir the mixture thoroughly until the ingredients are well integrated and the gravy coloring is evenly distributed throughout the liquid.

Place the steaks in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade mixture over them, ensuring all surfaces are coated.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the bag, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor development.

Remove the steaks from the marinade 15-20 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature.

Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill to high heat until it is hot and just beginning to smoke.

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess marinade, which will help achieve better browning.

Sear the steaks on the hot cooking surface for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time based on thickness and desired doneness.