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Basic Beef Marinade for Roasts, Steaks, and Kebabs

From Nancy Gaifyllia, for About.com

This simple oil and vinegar marinade is a favorite with beef. Use it for marinating steaks, kebabs, and other cuts to be broiled or grilled.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons of good quality red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried Greek oregano (rigani)
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together.

Marinate beef for at least 4 hours before cooking.

Yield: 1/2 cup, enough for 1 - 1 1/4 pounds of beef. To multiply, increase all ingredient quantities equally.

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