About the Challenge


The Beringer Great Steak Challenge brings together two of America's timeless and tastiest obsessions... Steak and wine!

The first annual Beringer Great Steak Challenge kicks off March 1, 2010.

Enter - Advance - Fly - Win

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Click here to enter your best steak recipe and favorite Beringer wine for a chance at making your steak famous and winning the $15,000 grand prize! Our expert judges will evaluate your steak recipe and wine pairing on three major factors: taste appeal, wine pairing and simplicity.

100 contestants chosen from across the U.S. will ADVANCE to 1 of 10 regional finals

The very best steak recipes will be chosen to compete at one of the 10 regional semi-finals at exciting food and wine events and venues across the U.S. Contestants will receive up to $1,000 to travel to the exciting grill-off in their area.
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The best from each region will FLY to Napa to compete for the grand prize

Each Regional Finalist will receive a trip for two to Beringer Vineyards in stunning Napa, CA, including transportation, 4 days and 3 nights' hotel accommodations and exclusive winery tours at Beringer's historic estate and other historic Napa Valley sites.

Qualified judges from the Food and Wine world, including Food Network Stars and regional cuisine experts, the Deen Brothers, will be on hand to judge the final Grill-off in Napa at the Beringer Vineyards.

The nation's best amateur chef will WIN $15,000

One winner, one runner-up, and one second runner-up will be selected as Beringer's Great Steak Challenge winners this October.

  • National Grand Prize (Overall best recipe): $15,000
  • National Runner-up Prize: $7,500
  • National Second Runner-up Prize: $2,500

Find a Grill-off in Your Neighborhood

Find a Grill-off in Your Neighborhood

Coming to a grill near you! This summer Beringer is hosting 10 regional grill-offs across the country starting July 2010. Show off your fancy grillwork at a grill-off near you.
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Lights, Camera, Grill-off!

Lights, Camera, Grill-off!

Have a great steak recipe? Submit yours and you could be chosen as one of the ten finalists to compete in the Finale Great Steak Challenge Grill-off held at beautiful Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley and broadcast on the Fine Living Network. Submit your recipe now!
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