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Bowl of BBQ Red Wine Chili Marinade
Rich and spicy marinade for grilled meats

Red Wine Chili BBQ Marinade

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Quick Meals
Red wine is beef's best friend. The tannins and acids in the wine act like microscopic tenderizers: breaking down tough connective tissues while adding a deep, earthy flavor. The chili doesn't just add heat; it wakes up the taste buds so you can appreciate the complexity of the wine and spices even more.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 130 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Resealable bag or container

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish (Anchovies in Worcestershire)

Instructions

1 ✓

In a bowl, mix the liquids: wine, oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the brown sugar and whisk until dissolved.

Tip: Room temperature ingredients help the sugar dissolve faster.
2 ✓

Sprinkle in all the dry spices: garlic and onion powder, paprika, pepper, cumin, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

Tip: Cumin is very dominant; if you don't like the earthy note, halve the amount.
3 ✓

Place the meat in the marinade and massage it thoroughly.

Tip: Massaging helps open the meat fibers so the marinade penetrates deeper.
4 ✓

Seal airtight and refrigerate for at least 8, but preferably 24 hours.

Tip: Beef needs time. Breaking down fibers is a slow process.
5 ✓

Before grilling, remove the meat, let it drip off, and allow it to come to room temperature.

Tip: Never put cold meat on a hot grill, as the thermal shock makes it tough and leaves the inside raw.

Recipe FAQ

What wine should I use?
A dry red wine that you would enjoy drinking. 'Cooking wine' is generally poor quality and ruins the dish. Cabernet or Merlot is perfect.
Can kids eat this?
If used only for marinating and then cooked, the alcohol evaporates, but the flavor (and heat!) remains.

Ingredients

  • 5 fl oz dry red wine (approx. 2/3 cup)
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp salt