What wine would you recommend for a cozy steak dinner? ?

Girls, help me out—I’ve been racking my brain about this all weekend! My husband and I are getting ready for our anniversary, and we decided to have a cozy evening at home with homemade steaks. I’ve been looking for a decent red wine that would pair well with the meat without breaking the bank. I’ve been scrolling through tons of forums, but they’re full of such fancy terms that it gives me a headache—it’s like you need a sommelier’s degree just to open a bottle. I stumbled upon a simple wine blog by chance, where a guy breaks down a very ordinary Mendoza Malbec and honestly says that you absolutely need a good cut of beef with it, because without the meat, it’s just not the same. And that really cheered me up! But I’m still wondering—what specific aging level should I go for with a medium-rare steak so the wine doesn’t overpower the sauce? What do you usually pair with beef? Share your experiences!