Red Oak + stain HELP

!!! Help!! Searching for some advice on staining our red oak on the stairs. We have red oak on our stairs and posts. I tried staining using Minwax Weathered Oak (did 1 coat) and it turned so red, I stopped after the bottom post and first strip running up the stairs. I want to start over. What do I do? Sand?
Any color recommendations to keep it light and not red? The first picture is before. The second picture is after.