Easy Red Wine Steak Marinade
Red wine and red meat are a classic pairing, so what could be better than a juicy steak that's been infused with a red wine steak marinade? Perfect for flank steaks or sirloins, this easy marinade infuses your steak with a subtle red wine undertone and adds a touch of sweetness where the marinade caramelizes on the meat's exterior. Marinate for as little as an hour or up to 24 hours for a bolder flavor.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- sprig rosemary
- 1-2 lbs steak flank steak or sirloin are great choices
Instructions
- Mix all marinade ingredients in gallon ziplock bag. Add the steak, remove most of the air, and seal the bag. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
- Remove steak and let excess marinade drip back into the bag. Discard marinade.
- Cook steak as desired, whether on the grill, in a skillet, or under the broiler.
For perfect medium rare flank steak
- Preheat broiler and arrange an oven rack so the steak will be 4-6 inches from heating element. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Place steak on sheet pan and broil 4-5 minutes each side for medium rare. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.