Wine as a Tenderizer for Beef

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.)

Red wine and steaks are a classic combination that comes together in this low-hassle marinade recipe that can be thrown together 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

• 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

1. Gather the ingredients.

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2. Combine the red wine, olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and then pour the mix into a large plastic zip-top bag.

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3. Add the steaks and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, turning the bag several times to mix the marinade.

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4. Prepare the steaks according to your preference and discard the rest of the marinade.

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How to Use

• If you love a good grilled steak, be sure to brush up on a few grilling tips before 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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Source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-red-wine-marinade-3511042

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