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Red Wine Herb-Marinated Beef Steak

• From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Ingredients

• 2 beef bottom round (western griller) steaks, cut 1 inch thick (12 to 16 ounces each)

• Marinade:1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

• Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks in skillet; cook 16 to 17 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning twice. (Do not overcook.) Carve steaks into thin slices.