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.
Pam
We grill at least 4 times per week and I’m always looking for something new to try. This is next on my list – I just need to decide what to marinate in it first.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well id does work on many things. ENJOY!
Beth
I love this recipe! It makes steak, chicken, etc. so flavor filled! I will definitely be using this again!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES….it really is a great addition for grilling season.
Irina
We rare marinate meat, but we should give it a try; especially after I see your picture of the sliced meat. Mouthwatering.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES give it a try. You will be amazed at the results.
Brian Thiel
Has anyone tried this marinade followed by Sous Vide Preparation?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am not aware of it. I too have a sous vide cooker. I would think it would work just fine.
brian thiel
Sounds great! Would it be too salty to marinade with this recipe, then pat dry and salt and pepper them? Was going to give it a shot but wasn’t sure if that may be too much salt? Thanks.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have never found it too salty. I always season my meat during the cooking process, so I do not see that this would be a problem.
Jacquelyn Hastert
Just what I needed to read this morning! I am excited that I don’t have to run to the store to get a marinade for dinner tonight.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG you NEVER need to buy meat marinade again. This is always in our fridge ready to go.
Natalie
Sounds fantastic. Must give this a try. Especially now when we just pull out or BBQ and we love to grill.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This meat marinade is a staple in our fridge all grilling season.
Kylie | Midwest Foodie
This is the perfect summer recipe – cant’ wait for the weather to get warm so I can fire up the grill and give this marinade a try!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You ALWAYS need a great meat marinade during grilling season.
Markus Mueller
I love making my own marinades at home! It’s just as much fun as making salad dressing haha! You get to play with so many different flavours, and the options are virtually limitless. Can’t wait to give your recipe a go!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This meat marinade is super easy to make. I always have a jar in the fridge ready to go.
Heather
Such a perfect recipe and just in time for grilling season! My hubby just broke out the grill for next weekend and this recipe is definitely on the Must Try list. Great combination of flavors and ingredients and sooo versatile!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with a great marinade recipe. Juicy meat during grilling season is a must.
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
That is the juiciest marinated slab of meat! I’m seriously so hungry to try this and I might just have to put off making beef and broccoli tomorrow to make this instead. This will be perfect for all our summer potlucks coming up, too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You need a great marinade to get juicy meat. This meat marinade delivers EVERY TIME!!
lauren
Every kind of sauce or dressing in my house gets stored in a mason jar too! This is such a great pairing of ingredients for marinating any kind of meat! The worcestershire and the vinegar are going to add such a great kick! I’m soooo happy it’s finally grilling weather (but like you the snow usually doesn’t stop us either), its nice to just relax outside while everything cooks!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great meat marinade to have in the fridge. YES grilling season is FINALLY here.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
I REALLY need to make a batch of this, stat! Grilling season is well and truly here in Phoenix, this is perfect!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have a batch of this meat marinade in the fridge at ALL times.
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
What a flavor-packed marinade! Love the balsamic and soy sauce in here!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This meat marinade works like a charm. Hope you give it a try. Happy Grilling.
Denise
These photos are making my stomach growl. I love the tips you shared about how to marinate meat perfectly!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give this meat marinade a try. It works like a charm.