Red Wine Marinade Recipe

Elevate your beef to the next level with this incredible red wine marinade, a Missouri Beef Council recommendation! Perfect for steaks, roasts, or kabobs (1-2 lbs), this ½ cup marinade infuses rich flavor in as little as 15 minutes or creates melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a 6-hour soak. Discover the secret to restaurant-quality beef at home! (Marinating time: 15 mins - 24 hrs max; never at room temperature). Ready in just 5 minutes of cooking!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 62.7 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Red Wine Marinade

In a medium bowl, whisk together the red wine, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Place your beef in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the beef, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (for flavor) or up to 6 hours (for tenderizing), or up to 24 hours maximum.
Remove beef from marinade; discard used marinade.
Cook beef according to your preferred method (grill, pan-fry, etc.) for approximately 5 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

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0 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Red Wine Marinade?

Red Wine Marinade takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Red Wine Marinade?

Red Wine Marinade has approximately 62.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Red Wine Marinade?

The key ingredients for Red Wine Marinade are Red Wine Vinegar, Vegetable Oil, Dijon Style Mustard, Garlic Cloves, Dried Italian Seasoning, Ground Black Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.