Beef
Argentinian-Style Grilled Beef Ribs
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonIn Argentina, ribs are cut differently—crosswise across the bone—so that each piece has larger, thin portions of rib meat interspersed with smaller pieces of bone. This cut is often called “flanken-style” and is popular for Korean barbecue ribs.
Grilled Bison Burger with Smoky Aioli
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend RedA healthy alternative to beef, bison is lower in fat and calories. Enjoy this lighter, leaner burger, that tastes amazing!
Spanish Steaks
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvingnonThese Spanish Steaks have it all: Flavor, Aroma, Looks. And while they may not look terribly fancy, the bright and vibrant colors give these steaks a lovely visual, feel-good appeal.
New York Strip Steak
Wine Pairings: Full Robust RedsStrip steak (also called a New York Strip Steak, or New York Strip) is a beautiful cut of beef that requires little more than high heat, simple seasoning, and some solid technique.
Venison Dumpling Stew
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsDill-seasoned dumplings top this homey stew featuring tender venison, carrots, and potatoes.
Peposa Dell’Impruneta (Tuscan Black Pepper Beef)
Wine Pairings: SangioveseBeef short ribs are braised in Chianti and lots of black pepper and fresh herbs until the meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender. It is well worth the wait! This delicious Tuscan dish is typically served over polenta, but you could also serve it over rice or pasta.
Emily’s Mom’s Meatloaf
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsI make this every year for my husband’s birthday - it’s his absolute favorite! Great with mashed or roasted potatoes and a green veggie side dish.
Festive Fall Chili
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirIn addition to the usual beans, tomatoes and beef this chili has squash, sweet potatoes and a ton of aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves for a real festive flavor. Happy fall!!
Burgers with Maple Bacon Onion Jam
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red BlendSimple, juicy burgers with provolone cheese and delicious Maple Bacon Onion Jam (aka the best burger topping ever).
Classic Veal Parmesan
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsVeal cutlets are breaded, fried, and then baked to perfection with tomato sauce and topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Classic Argentine Chimichurri Steak Asado
Wine Pairings: MalbecEasy Argentine marinated flank steak topped with a mouthwatering chimichurri sauce is so bursting with flavors, everyone will be begging for seconds! The vibrant chimichurri sauce is used both as a marinade and topping for the grilled beef.
Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonThese slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don’t need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker.
Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red BlendThis fantastic bacon burger recipe by Tyler Florence is a staff-favorite at Food and Wine Magazine. We think it will pair wonderfully with a Merlot-based Bordeaux.
Christmas Stuffed Flank Steak
Wine Pairings: Full Robust RedsFlavorful flank steak stuffed with a roasted red pepper walnut stuffing makes a show stopping holiday meal.
Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonThis hearty Chilean stew of beef, corn, and pumpkin is a one dish meal. The main ingredients are stewed in serving-sized pieces, so that each person receives a large piece surrounded by a broth with the other vegetables.
Classic Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steak
Wine Pairings: Syrah/ShirazThis boneless steak is rich, tender, juicy and full-flavored, with generous marbling throughout.
Chilean Steak with Pepper Sauce (Entrana Con Pebre)
Wine Pairings: MalbecEntraña is a flat, robustly flavorful steak, otherwise known as skirt steak. Pebre (pronounced pe-vreh) is the Chilean member of a family of fresh salsas that includes Colombian ají and Brazilian molho à campanha.
Australian Minced Beef Quiche
Wine Pairings: Syrah/ShirazThis recipe combines ground beef and Swiss cheese. It’s really delicious, plus it’s budget friendly!
Ridiculously Tasty Roast Beef
Wine Pairings: MerlotGreen herbs provide more flavor to this roast that is sure to satisfy any hungry family.
Easy Chili Hash
Wine Pairings: Full Robust RedsA little micro time, a dash in the pan and you’ll have a satisfying meal for those “where-did-the-time-go?” kind of nights. Now you can put up your feet and relax!
Holiday Steak Bruschetta
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonMouthwatering Holiday Steak Bruschetta made with beef tenderloin, sourdough bread, and a seasonal thyme mayo with caramelized shallots on top. This is a holiday appetizer recipe to really impress your guests!
Entrecôte Bordelaise (Bordeaux Style Steak)
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend RedThis combines the richness of a hearty steak with a flavorful red wine sauce.
Steak Diane
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend RedA lean cut like filet mignon takes well to sautéeing in a little fat, as in this classic preparation with a simple pan sauce that’s laced with brandy and set aflame—a spectacular feat that cooks off the alcohol and contributes rich caramel notes to the dish.
Beef Sirloin with Piquillo Peppers and Capers
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonMeat expert and cookbook author Bruce Aidells creates a fantastic, bare-bones rub for sirloin steak with nothing more than paprika, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Especially noteworthy is his use of pre-roasted, jarred piquillo peppers to make a quick, easy and delicious sauce.
Norwegian Meatballs
Wine Pairings: Rhone Blend RedGjetost, a sweet, semifirm Scandinavian cheese, is available at most cheese shops.
Tri-Tip Steak with Shitake Mushrooms and Tipsy Onion and Garlic Jam
Wine Pairings: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotWe love Emily G’s Jams! All flavors are delicious served over warm brie or cream cheese as an easy appetizer, but we really love how versatile they are as an added ingredient to a savory recipe. Check out Emily G’s recipe blog for other great ideas to use with her jams.
Juicy Oven Steak
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend Red, Cabernet SauvignonGrilling and pan searing are both fantastic ways to cook steak, but with a thick cut, the outside can get gray and overcooked before the center is done. We highly recommend using a remote probe thermometer for this recipe so you can make sure to remove the steaks from the oven as soon as they hit the right temperature.
Chilean Braised Brisket
Wine Pairings: SyrahBraised brisket or meat is a very traditional dish in Chile that makes use of cheaper beef cuts, which are very tasty. You can use brisket or chuck that contains more fat or top round.
Argentine Stuffed Flank Steak: Matambre
Wine Pairings: MalbecMatambre is an Argentine dish made of a meat roll stuffed with vegetables, hard-boiled eggs and herbs, then boiled or oven-roasted. It is served sliced—with the fillings making a colorful display—either hot or cold.
Tafelspitz
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon BlancTafelspitz is the national dish of Austria. It is simply boiled beef with a variety of root vegetables, delicious broth, served with a horseradish sauce or a sour cream and chives sauce. Pair with roasted potatoes.
Chivito: Uruguayan Steak Sandwich
Wine Pairings: MalbecChivito is a hearty steak sandwich that is served in restaurants and cafés throughout Uruguay.
Tender Grilled Short Ribs
Wine Pairings: MalbecThe Koreans and the Argentineans know something that we don’t: Short rib is the best cut of meat for grilling. Chef J. Kenji Lopez very strongly suggests cooking your short ribs to medium-rare—about 130°F. Any cooler than that and the intramuscular fat will remain solid and waxy, rather than unctuous and juicy. Much hotter and the fat will start leaking out copiously, making your ribs tough and dry.
Easy Beef Stew over Rice or Noodles
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend Red, MalbecThis beef stew is made with root vegetables, pot roast, fennel bulb and beef consume that is quick and delicious. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Pepper-Crusted Steaks with Worcestershire-Glazed Portobellos
Wine Pairings: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotIt's important to splurge on well-marbled choice or prime strip steaks for this recipe. Lighter eaters might want to share one of these substantial cuts.
Beef and Bean Chimichangas
Wine Pairings: MalbecThese tasty beef and bean treats are baked instead of fried.
Espetada (Portuguese Beef Skewers)
Wine Pairings: TempranilloBig, juicy grill-seared chunks of beef served over thick slices of artisan bread.
Aussie Beef and Peppers with Gnocchi
Wine Pairings: Syrah/ShirazGnocchi and tender beef strips are tossed with tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms for a classic meal from Down Under.
Pastel de Choclo (Chilean Beef and Corn Casserole)
Wine Pairings: SyrahThis beef and corn casserole is very popular dish in Chile. The creamed corn on top caramelizes in the oven, and the result is a delicious salty/sweet combination that’s reminiscent of shepherd’s pie.
Beef Burgers with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red Blend, Rhone Blend RedSalty blue cheese, sweet onions, and juicy beef are a classic and addictive combination. Cooking the onions is the most time-consuming part of this recipe, but be patient: It’s worth it to coax out their deep, earthy flavor.
Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonThis is an easy dish packed with flavor. Try serving this with mashed potatoes or pureed turnips; they pair nicely with the sauce, and it serves as a better-than-gravy.
Coffee-Marinated Beef Tenderloin Steaks
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonIf you look in your pantry, you’ll probably find the staple items needed to make this marinade. Make an extra cup of joe the morning you plan to prepare the marinade. Store the marinade in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
Spanish Steak
Wine Pairings: TempranilloChef Bobby Flay is known for his rubs and spices. This steak rub is very elegant and the sauce is truly complimentary.
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend Red, Cabernet SauvignonBeefy brisket is transformed into tender morsels of barbecue goodness. After 10 hours of gentle cooking, the meat can be sliced or shredded, tossed with the sauce, and stuffed into a sandwich.
Sombrero Fajitas
Wine Pairings: MalbecThis is a very easy family pleaser. Beef Skirts are rubbed with fajita seasoning and garlic powder then cooked in a blend of bacon, bell peppers, onions and cilantro and topped with Monterrey Jack cheese.
Steak Gorgonzola
Wine Pairings: Rhone Blend Red, SangioveseThe combination of grilled steak and Gorgonzola cheese is truly delicious and amazing.
Beef Empanadas
Wine Pairings: Malbec, Tempranillo, Rhone Blend RedThese little stuffed pastries probably arrived in Argentina from Galicia, in northwestern Spain. Empanadas can be filled with a variety of flavors to make a delicious snack or a hearty, portable meal.
Perfect Porterhouse Steak
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonWith a steak this thick, you need to season liberally; chef Bobby Flay coated the surface of the meat until it was virtually white from salt.
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Herbed Tomato Sauce
Wine Pairings: Italian RedRosemary and oregano season a rustic, open-face pileup that’s ready in just 35 minutes. The recipe calls for four slices of bread; if your loaf is wide, use two slices and cut them in half.
Grilled Flatiron Steak with Toasted Spice Vinaigrette
Wine Pairings: TempranilloLet the steaks rest on top of the tomatoes. Their juices will commingle and make the dressing that much better.
All-American Cheeseburger
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonThe All-American Cheeseburger has certain non-negotiable elements: American cheese is one of them. Rather than unwrap individual singles, get sliced cheese from your nearest deli counter - it tastes better and melts slower and more evenly.
French Dip Sandwiches
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend RedFantastically flavored beef…golden toasted…dark, beautiful onions…and the most delectably savory liquid to dip it in.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Steak)
Wine Pairings: SangioveseBrushing meat with rosemary imparts an herbal fragrance to this Italian steak, which is traditionally served with cannellini beans and lemon wedges.
Argentinian Grilled Steak With Rosemary
Wine Pairings: MalbecSaunter up to the counter at a butcher shop and order a fresh piece of bright-red prime beef for this recipe.
Beef and Cheese Manicotti
Wine Pairings: SangioveseEnjoy this traditional full-flavored Italian dish. It is definitely a crowd pleaser especially for a family dinner.
Bison Burgers with Pinot Noir Onions and Goat Cheese
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirFulfill your burger craving with bison which is a leaner meat as apposed to your traditional burger. The combination of pinot noir and goat cheese is amazing!
Coffee-Rubbed Texas-Style Brisket
Wine Pairings: California or Washington Cabernet SauvignonGrilling alone gives meat a smoky flavor, and adding coffee to the concoction only makes this tender, melt-in-your-mouth brisket that much better.
Flank Steak with Herbed Salsa
Wine Pairings: Syrah, Cabernet, MerlotTo make this delicious flank steak it is good to chop all the salsa ingredients together on a large cutting board so the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño and herbs get well combined. You can even season the salsa with a splash of olive oil on the board. This is great for tacos or just by itself!
Grilled Prime Rib
Wine Pairings: Cabernet, Bordeaux Red BlendThere is nothing better than a prime rib roast, especially if you can find one that is USDA Prime. Michael Chiarello's recipe is absolutely the World's Best Prime Rib roast you will ever taste!
Irish Beef Stew (with Guinness & Red Wine)
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red BlendThe addition of Guinness and red wine take this beef stew to another level.
Pan Roasted, Herb-Crusted New York Strip Steak
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red BlendCraving steak but it’s too cold to fire up the outside grill? Warm up with this flavorful steak recipe.
Pepper Steak with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Wine Pairings: Spanish RedThis is a great quick and easy weeknight meal with lots of flavor.
Sicilian-Style Meatballs
Wine Pairings: Italian RedsFrank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli say that dried currants and pine nuts make these meatballs distinctly Sicilian. These marjoram-inflected meatballs seem to have been created with the Sicilian red variety Nero d’ Avola in mind.
Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonA great fall recipe and a perfect way to use butternut squash.
Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonA splash of cola gives the ground beef a sweet boost that plays well off the filling’s spices. Try these with traditional or split-top hot dog buns or hoagie rolls. Garnish with your favorite coleslaw for crunch and color.
Tapas Sliders with Pasilla Chili Aioli
Wine Pairings: TempranilloThese Spanish Sliders will make a great appetizer, or make into a meal with some roasted potatoes and a side salad.
Spice-Rubbed T-Bone Steaks
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonBig, thick steaks need a lot of seasoning, so be sure to cover them liberally with salt, pepper and any rub before grilling.
Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs
Wine Pairings: Cabernet SauvignonThis recipe is great for a day you are home to let them cook a long time.
Classic French Bordelaise Sauce
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red BlendThis recipe for bordelaise sauce is a classic French sauce using red wine. The sauce is named after the famous wine-growing region of Bordeaux in Southwest France. Serve this over your favorite steak recipe with roasted potatoes.
Really Good Brisket
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red Blend, Cabernet SauvignonEnjoy this with a really good Cab. Thanks to its iron-like minerality and firm tannins, Cabernet is a natural partner for beef.
Rosemary and Garlic Roast Beef
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Blend RedThe herbal rosemary and garlic becomes caramelized with this roast as it cooks.
Blue Cheese Burgers
Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Red BlendFabulous grilled blue cheese burgers, with ground beef, mustard, garlic, green onions, and tangy creamy blue cheese.
Braciole (Flank Steak)
Wine Pairings: SangioveseBraciole is rolled-up flank steak basted with tomato sauce. Somewhat labor intensive, but totally worth it.
Reverse Seared Steak with Garlic Herbed Butter
Wine Pairings: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blend RedCooking the steak in the oven first helps to break down the fat and connective tissue, resulting in a steak that’s both melting and juicy. The time spent in the oven also dries out the surface of the meat which helps to achieve a perfectly even sear across the surface of the steak. As long as you’ve got a meat thermometer (preferably instant read), this method really is foolproof!
Cabernet Beef Stew
Wine Pairings: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend RedHow to greet winter: sip a glass of wine and make this rich, saucy beef stew. Comfort food at it’s best! Paleo and gluten free.
Grilled Eggplant Moussaka
Wine Pairings: Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet SauvignonWhat makes the difference in this traditional Greek recipe is the grilled, not fried, vegetables, that impart a subtle smokey quality to the dish. It’s a lighter version of the famous Greek dish, and just as delicious.