Red Wine Marinade For Beef Recipe

Elevate your next steak night with this rich and flavorful red wine marinade! Perfectly tenderizing your beef in just 2-6 hours, this recipe is simple yet delivers incredible depth of flavor. The combination of red wine, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme creates a luxurious marinade that will impress even the most discerning palates. Get ready for the most tender, juicy, and delicious beef you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 174.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Wine Marinade For Beef

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How to Make Red Wine Marinade For Beef

  1. In a medium measuring cup, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cloves minced garlic.
  2. Place beef (approximately 2-3 pounds) in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow glass dish.
  3. Pour the marinade over the beef, ensuring it's fully coated.
  4. Seal the bag tightly or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 6 hours for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  5. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Pat beef dry with paper towels.
  6. Cook beef to your desired doneness (see notes for recommended cooking times).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

11g

Carbs

0g