Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

This recipe yields 2 1/2 cups, enough for two 1 1/2- to 2-pound steaks.

Comments: Many marinades use wine, but while white wine is acceptable, I think that marinades containing red wine impart a sharp, bitter, and acrid flavor to grilled meat. Beer, on the other hand, is a delightful liquid for marinating, imparting an ever-so-slight malty flavor that goes particularly well with the smokiness of grilling. Use this marinade with sirloin steak, flank steak, or top round (often sold as London broil).

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

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