This the best red wine meat marinade for grilling. It produces the juiciest steaks you have ever eaten.
Homemade marinade with simple ingredients. Add to a jar and shake. Make as much (or as little) as you need. Lasts for weeks in the fridge.
A rich and flavourful red wine meat marinade that will tenderize any cut of meat. Bold and perfectly balanced, sure to elevate any BBQ.
If you have been using store-bought marinades, you really need to give this a try. This easy meat marinade recipe will be your new staple. So simple and so flavourful, perfect for grilled meats.
It has been a very long winter, and we are pumped to do some backyard cooking. I know lots of people grill all year round. We have actually grilled New Year’s Eve dinner before (when the grill was not under 3 feet of snow).
No need to pay high prices going out for a good steak dinner. With the help of this great marinade recipe you can have the juiciest steak ever, cooked right at home.
Easy Meat Marinade With Red Wine
Making a homemade marinade is super easy. It’s all about combining oil, acid, and flavourings. All it takes are a few ingredients and a jar! Not only does it work as a meat seasoning, but marinades transform a tougher cut of meat into juicy, tender, delicious recipes.
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- soya sauce
- dry red wine
- Dijon mustard
- garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
Place all the ingredients in a jar and shake (or whisk). THAT’S IT! Double or triple the recipe if you are doing a large cut of meat. This is such a fast and easy steak marinade, you will never buy store-bought again. It keeps for weeks in the fridge.
One of the first posts on my blog was for Will’s Extra Special Marinade. We thought it was the best steak marinade we had ever used. Since we all like to have a variety of sauces, rubs, to use, I had to come up with another quick marinade to spice things up on the grill. As you can see they are super easy to make.
Now when it comes to wine, be sure only to use wine that you would drink. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive bottle on the rack. My rule of thumb is if I won’t drink it, I won’t cook with it either.
Marinating Tips
How long to marinate meat?
It all depends on the cut of meat. Nothing less than an hour or the marinade won’t have enough time to penetrate and produce any results.
Thin cuts of meat do well if they sit in the marinade for 10-12 hours. Large cuts of meat like roasts, for example, can marinate for up to 24 hours.
Seafood usually takes about 30 minutes. Chicken up to a few hours. Vegetables 30 minutes.
What kind of meat can you marinade?
All kinds. Chicken, pork, lamb, and beef. You can also marinate seafood and vegetables too.
Always cover the meat and keep it in the fridge while marinating.
I like to marinate meat in a resealable plastic bag. It allows the marinade to encircle the meat and makes for easy cleanup. If you are concerned about using plastic, you can use glass bowls, but you must turn the meat several times to ensure the marinade can work its magic on all sides.
When you remove your meat from the marinade, you can discard the liquid, or reserve some to create a basting sauce. You must boil it for at least 5 minutes to remove any bacteria. Never reuse a meat marinade.
Nothing is better than having a great cut of meat sizzling away. The aroma is so awesome, and it can literally drive your neighbours crazy. How many times have you sat in your backyard and said, “someone is barbecuing”? Check out my Homemade Onion Gravy. Hubby has claimed this to be the BEST gravy for steak!
We do love burgers on the grill too. This burger roundup has all the bases covered. There is just something about a juicy grilled steak alongside some great potatoes that makes my mouth water.
I know we will be doing lots of grilling this summer. That means lots of entertaining too. I have never met a person that has turned down an invitation to a BBQ party.
Treat yourself (and your guests if you are really generous) to an awesome steak. This is the best marinade for all your grilling needs.
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Red Wine Meat Marinade
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup soya sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a glass jar. Whisk/shake to combine well.
- Keep unused marinade in a sealed jar in the fridge.
Cristina
I love barbecue season too! You have endless possibilities for a super delicious dinner! Your recipe looks delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
This one is a keeper…we totally LOVED it!!
Jeni
The marinade sounds delicious! And I thought the Flintstones reference was SPOT ON. That is def a giant steak! 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well I tried to explain that honkin piece of meat as best as possible.
Marie-Pierre Breton
Never had the Tomahawk steak but I agree it must make quite an effect on your guests to see such a big cut. Back to the Flintstones era! I agree that the marinade is important for a good juicy meat! I love the added dijon in there! Sounds fantastic!
Homemade & Yummy
This was our first time giving this cut of meat a try…and it won’t be our last….SO GOOD!!
Prasanna Hede
Marinade is so yummy! Clicks are amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this one is a keeper for sure.
Corina
It sounds amazing! I’ve never seen one of those huge steaks but I’m sure if I lived next door I’d be waiting to gatecrash your next barbecue.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well come on over!!
Chef Mireille
a great all purpose marinade – I would also just dump it in the slow cooker with a hunk of meat
Homemade & Yummy
YES…that would be awesome too.
Sandi G
All of that BBQ meat is making me drool!
Homemade & Yummy
And the aroma in the air too.
Tiffany
This looks incredible and I can tell that it tastes amazing! Can’t wait to use it on some summer BBQing!
Homemade & Yummy
It is sooooo goooood!!!
Bintu (@recipespantry)
A good marinade can impart so much flavour and make the meat so tender.
Homemade & Yummy
YES, you can never go wrong with a good marinade that is for sure.
Mary // chattavore
That marinade sounds wonderful, and that is one juicy-looking steak!
Homemade & Yummy
This was THE BEST steak EVER!!
Janette | Culinary Ginger
I have seen Tomahawk cuts in my store, but never bought them. You got the best char on this meat, my mouth is watering. I must try this marinade.
Homemade & Yummy
This was our first time trying a Tomahawk…and it won’t be our last. The best ever!!
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
The marinade makes such a difference, doesn’t it? This is just gorgeous!
Homemade & Yummy
It was by far THE BEST steak we have ever eaten!!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
I’m not sure I’ve EVER seen more tempting meat, I love that cut of steak, I’m going to hunt one down this week, and definitely going to whip up this marinade!
Homemade & Yummy
OMG…totally enjoy your meal!!
Patty
Wow! Absolutely love your marinade and all its ingredients, the meat looks so tender and juicy! Pinning!
Homemade & Yummy
It was the best steak we have ever eaten…and I mean anywhere!!
Constance Smith
This marinade sounds fantastic. There’s a great combination of ingredients in there. Perfect for grilling those steaks this summer.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is a winner marinade for sure.