Simple Southwest Marinade

Recipe courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in small bowl.
2. To Marinate Beef Steak(s): Place beef steak(s) and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak(s) to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender steaks; 6 hours or as long as overnight for less tender steaks, turning occasionally.
3. Remove beef steak(s) from bag; discard marinade. Grill or broil beef steaks to desired doneness.

Makes about 3/4 cup marinade.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.