Texas Beef Council

Zesty Southwestern Marinade Rubs & Marinades

Servings
   Makes about 1/3 cup

Prep Time
   5 minutes


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

Place meat in sealable plastic bag.

Pour marinade mixture over meat and turn to coat.

Marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender cuts, or up to 24 hours for less tender.

Dispose of marinade.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 2 Tbsp.) 130 calories; 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 9 g monounsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 3.4 mg sodium; 4.9 g carbohydrate; 0.5 g fiber; 0.3 g protein; 0 mg niacin; 0 mg vitamin B6; 0 mcg vitamin B12; 0.5 mg iron; 0.3 mcg selenium; 0 mg zinc.