Grilled Beef Recipes

Grilling is one cooking method that has the greatest impact on the final dish’s flavor profile and therefore the greatest impact on the wines that can be paired successfully. Grilling adds smoky flavors and bitter, charred notes to a cut of meat. These elements of flavor call for something sweet and fruity to help balance out the bitterness. The sweetness doesn’t have to come from sugar, it can come simply from intense fruitiness, but a little sugar doesn’t hurt.

There are several types of wine that typically have a touch of sweetness to them. Malbec from Argentina, Shiraz from Australia and Zinfandel from California are all a bit sweeter than a typical red wine and can pair wonderfully with grilled beef preparations. Perhaps coincidentally, none of these grapes are particularly known as tannic. This also works in their favor. Tannins can impart an underlying bitterness to a wine and in the case of pairing a wine with a slightly bitter food, like grilled beef, there is no need for additional bitterness. All three of these tend to be fruity wines that are bright and boldly flavored, perfect for most grilled cuts of beef.

Often, larger cuts of beef are grilled and then sliced for service. When grilling a larger cut of beef, you reduce the ratio of char to meat and cut back on the need for sweetness and fruitiness in wine. In the case of a grilled dish like this, you have additional options available to you. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are ideal partners, as is Carmenere. Chianti Riserva and Rioja Reserva are attractive options, as well. Syrah from the New World might just be the best pairing for a well-aged strip loin grilled whole. The peppery, lightly gamy nature of Syrah coupled with its relatively high acid and moderate tannin structure matches up perfectly with the combination of flavors encountered with a grilled loin of beef or other large cut.

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All Grilled Beef Recipes

All-American Bacon Cheeseburgers Recipe
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. 2. Grill burgers, covere...
All American Burgers
1. Mix ground beef, ketchup, Hamburger Seasoning and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl until well blended. Shape into 4 patties. 2. Grill over me...
Ancho Adobo Tacos de Bistec with Grilled Corn and Tomatillo Salsa
1. For the Salsa, remove husks and silk strands from corn. Soak in water for 15 minutes. Grill corn over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until tende...
Andouille and Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Caramelized Onions
Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add b...
Anticuchos (Peruvian Beef Kebabs)
To prepare the beef, combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Cover and chill 3 hours. To prepare fiery rub, combine 1 teaspoon papr...
Argentinean Oak-Planked Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce
Immerse and soak plank in water 1 hour; drain. Prepare grill, heating one side to medium and one side to high heat. To prepare steak, sprinkle stea...
Argentine Grilled Tri-Tip
Place oil, garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice in a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside. Pat tri-tip dry with paper towels. Rub a generous am...
Asian Beef Rolls
1. Cut steak diagonally across grain into 16 thin slices. Combine steak, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil in a shallow dish. ...
Asian Beef Salad
1. Combine teriyaki sauce and oil in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add steaks, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 1 h...
Asian Slaw Dogs
Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Brush hot dogs with 2 Tb...
Aussie Burger
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . Combine ketchup, mayonnaise, and chi...
Aussie Burger
1. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure . 2. Combine ketchup, mayonnaise, ...
Bacon-Burger Melts
1. Preheat a grill to medium. Place the bacon in a large bowl, crumble the beef on top and season with salt and plenty of pepper; toss well. Shape ...
Bacon Swiss Burgers with Tomato and Avocado
1. If you will be grilling the burgers, preheat a barbecue grill to medium-high. 2. While the grill is heating up, cook the bacon on the stovetop i...
Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Burgers
1. Arrange bacon on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate; cover with a paper towel. Microwave bacon at HIGH 2 minutes or until edges begin to c...
Balsamic Marinated Steak & Asparagus
Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; tu...
Barbara's Big Juicy Burgers
Microwave vegetable juice in glass bowl at HIGH 1 minute. Add bread pieces; let cool. Combine, using hands. Combine vegetable juice mixture, ground...
Barbara's Big Juicy Burgers
Microwave vegetable juice in glass bowl at HIGH 1 minute; add sandwich bread pieces, and let cool. Combine with hands. Combine vegetable juice mixt...
Barbecued Beef Ribs with Molasses-Bourbon Sauce
Combine all ingredients except ribs in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Cool marinade completely. Place ribs in large heavy-duty resealable pl...
Barbecued Cowboy Steaks
Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere. Let steaks stand at room temperature 1 hou...