Marinades & Rubs for Beef:

Simple Marinade: 1/4 cup of soy sauce; 1/2 cup of water; 1 tbs. brown sugar; 1/2 garlic clove; 1/2 tsp. of ginger.

Mix ingredients. Add meat and turn occasionally for best results. Marinade 6 hours in refrigerator. Broil or grill.

From Chicago: 1/3 cup virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; onion; real salt; fresh pepper; tsp. fresh basil; tsp. fresh oregano.

Mix ingredients. Add meat. Soak 8 to 10 hours or overnight, turning beef once in a blood bag. Copyright © 2004 by Donata Maggipinto

Barbeque Rub:

4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground white pepeer
1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Mediterranean Herb and Garlic Paste:

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:     Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Rub on your meat and let set for at least one hour before cooking method is used.  You can store unused portion in a sealed container for a week in the refrigerator.