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Red Wine Steak Marinade has a subtle blend of red wine and seasonings. It is perfect on steak and only requires a few ingredients.
We love a juicy steak and this red wine marinade is the perfect combination. It is easy to make and results in flavorful cooked steak. This marinade is great for all your beef recipes.
It is worth the extra step to marinade steaks. It helps to tenderize the meat and makes it flavorful. Everyone will enjoy this red wine marinade for flavorful steaks. Use this marinade for Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast Recipe or Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket Recipe.
Table of Contents
- Why Make this Recipe
- Ingredients
- Variations Ideas
- How to Make Red Wine Steak Marinade
- How to Cook Steak
- How to Grill Steaks
- How to Cook Steaks on the Stovetop
- Recipe Tips Marinating Steak
- What Should the Internal Temperature of Steak Be?
- Tips For Grilling Steaks
- Serving Suggestions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Easy Steak Marinades
- Red Wine Steak Marinade Recipe
Why Make this Recipe
This steak marinade recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make. You will love the flavor it gives your steaks. Take your steaks to the next level with amazing marinade.
Ingredients
- Steaks.
- Red Wine
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Minced Garlic
- Dried Rosemary
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Variations Ideas
- Soy Sauce. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce to the mixture for a new flavor twist.
- Onion Powder. Just 1 teaspoon of onion powder adds a lot of flavor.
- Cut of Beef – Cut of your choice: Sirloin, Ribeye or New York Strip.
How to Make Red Wine Steak Marinade
- Step 1. Combine the ingredients. Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
- Step 2. Store in a bag. Place the steaks in a large zip lock bag. Pour the marinade on top of the bag. Remove the air and seal.
- Step 3. Marinade the meat. Let the steaks marinade for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
How to Cook Steak
These are our favorite cooking options to use red wine marinade for steak.
How to Grill Steaks
- Step 1. Preheat the grill. Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Let the steaks sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- Step 2. Grill the steaks. Place steaks on a hot grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your Steak Doneness preference.
- Step 3. Flip and continue to cook. Flip the steak over and grill for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until steak is cooked to your preference.
- Step 4. Allow to rest. Remove from the grill and allow to rest a minimum of 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
How to Cook Steaks on the Stovetop
- Step 1. Prepare your cast iron. Preheat the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Step 2. Add oil to the pan. Make sure the oil thoroughly coats the bottom of the cast iron skillet.
- Step 3. Place the steak in the pan. Allow to cook several minutes on each side depending on how you prefer your steak cooked.
- Step 4. Remove from pan. Take the steak out of the pan. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. After the steaks rest, serve and enjoy this delicious, marinated steak.
Recipe Tips Marinating Steak
- Tenderize. Red wine will tenderize the steak but it needs to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Do not leave it longer than that or it will actually make it tough.
- Gallon bag. Place the marinade and steak inside a gallon size ziplock bag. Clean up is easy and you can toss the bag when you are done.
What Should the Internal Temperature of Steak Be?
The best way to test for doneness is by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the steak. Do this through the side, not the top of the steak.
Internal temperatures:
- Rare – 120F, cool to warm red center
- Medium Rare – 130F, Warm red center
- Center is Medium – 140F, Hot pink center
- Medium Well – 150F, Mostly brown center
- Well Done – 160F, full brown in color
Tips For Grilling Steaks
- Room temperature. Allow the steaks to come to room temperature before grilling. This will allow the steaks to cook evenly.
- Hot grill. Prepare the grill before placing the steaks on it. It needs to be hot and the grates coated in oil.
- Watch closely. Don’t walk away or do something else while grilling steak. They should be watched closely and not flipped too much.
- Use a spatula. Flip the steaks using a spatula instead of a fork. The fork will pierce the meat and allow the flavorful juices to escape.
- Allow to rest. Let the steaks rest for several minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
The steaks should marinade for at least 2 hours but overnight is even better. Just don’t leave it longer or it could actually make it tough.
You can use your favorite red wine but we prefer to use cabernet sauvignon.
Store leftover unused marinade in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
More Easy Steak Marinades
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Red Wine Steak Marinade
Ingredients
- 4 Steaks cut of your choice – sirloin, ribeye or new york strip
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
Instructions
- Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the steaks in a large zip lock bag. Pour the marinade on top of the bag. Get as much air out of the bag as possible and seal. Let the steaks marinade for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Let the steaks sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- Place steaks on a hot grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your Steak Doneness preference.
- Flip the steak over and grill for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until steak is cooked to your preference.
- Remove from the grill and allow to rest a minimum of 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
