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Updated on 12/8/22
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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Marinate Time: 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 3 servings
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Red wine and steaks are a classic combination that comes together in this low-hassle marinade recipe that can be throwntogether in just a few minutes. It's the perfect way to use that last bit of red wine that won't be good tomorrow.
The marinade itself is very simple, using just a little pepper, onion, and garlic for spice. The rosemary plays well with the red wine, giving the steak a slight floral hint while allowing the full flavor of the meat to shine.
You will need to marinate the steak for at least a few hours, so this is the perfect morning or early afternoon project. You'll have all day to look forward to your steak. It's a lovely entrée for a homemade meal that would be fantastic with sweet potatoes or grilled vegetables. Serve with a red wine similar to the one used in the marinade for a guaranteed quality pairing.
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"I grilled the marinated sirloin strip steaks on a charcoal grill, and they were tender and flavorful. It's a super easy marinade to fix. Just start at least 4 hours before you plan to cook so the meat will have plenty of time to marinate. I used pinot noir for the red wine." —Diana Rattray
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Ingredients
1 cup red wine
3/4 cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 to 3 sprigsfresh rosemary
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 (6-ounce) steaks
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
Combine the red wine, olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and then pour the mixinto a large plastic zip-top bag.
Add the steaks and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, turning the bag several times to mix the marinade.
Prepare the steaks according to your preference and discardthe rest of the marinade.
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How to Use
- If you love a good grilled steak, be sure tobrush up on a few grilling tipsbefore starting out. Remember that the grill should be very hot, the grate oiled, and that it will only take a few minutes on each side to reach medium or medium-well.
- Or cook your steak in a cast-iron skillet on the stove, using high heat to form a nice crust, and then finish it in the oven until perfectly cooked. Don't forget to let the steak rest for a few minutes to keep its juices intact.
What Kind of Red Wine Is Good for Marinating?
When using wine in a beef marinade, you want to use the same style of wine you'd serve with the cooked steak. A medium-bodied to robust dry red wine like a cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, or merlot are all good choices. A red blend using cabernet and syrah is also a natural choice. While there's no need to break the bank when choosing a wine for your marinade, you should still use a red wine you'd be willing to drink. Look in the low-mid to mid-priced range.
What Does Marinating Meat in Wine Do?
Wine is acidic, so using it as an ingredient in a marinade helps to tenderize beef as well as add lots of flavor. Red wine is a natural flavor pairing with steak, making it a good choice for a marinade. It's important to keep the ratio of ingredients intact and to not over-marinate since the meat will eventually become mushy.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 1032 | Calories |
| 85g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 45g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 3 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 1032 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 85g | 110% |
| Saturated Fat 20g | 99% |
| Cholesterol 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium 800mg | 35% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 45g | |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 15% |
| Calcium 53mg | 4% |
| Iron 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium 693mg | 15% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Recipe Tags:
- marinade
- red wine marinade
- dinner
- american
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