Unleash the Flavor with this Epic Beef Tri-Tip Marinade

I came up with this brown sugar and Merlot tri-tip marinade by chance when I went to pour some Worcestershire and found I was nearly out. It also works great on beef kebabs. This marinade makes enough for a 2 1/2-pound tri-tip steak.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

3tablespoonsbrown sugar
1tablespoongarlic powder
1tablespoonground black pepper
2teaspoonsonion powder
1cupMerlot wine
½cupwater
¼cupWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonsoy sauce
3large clovesgarlic, minced, or more to taste
½teaspoonliquid smoke flavoring

Cooking Directions

Combine brown sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Stir in wine, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and liquid smoke until combined.

Tips

Use any dry red wine you prefer.

How to Use:

Place a 2 1/2-pound tri-tip steak in a glass baking dish. Pour marinade over top and turn steak several times to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight. When ready to cook, remove steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard any remaining marinade. Roast steak in a baking dish in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven until nicely browned on the outside and reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 160mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 120mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.