Title: Grilled Mediterranean Beef Tri-Tip
Categories: Entreé--, Beef /, Veal
Yield: 6 Servings

---------------------------MEDITERRANEAN MARINADE---------------------------
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice
1/3 c Red wine vinegar
2 Garlic; finely chopped
2 tb Oregano; crushed
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1 c Olive oil
2 lb Beef tri-tip roast

Mediterranean Marinade: Mix all ingredients except oil in blender. Slowly
add oil with motor running. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes
1 1/2 cups.

In glass dish, pour marinade over roast, coating all sides. Cover and
refrigerate 6 to 24 hours. Grill over medium coals, turning occasionally,
about 35 to 40 minutes for rare (140 degrees) to medium (160 degrees).
Brush with marinade during last 10-15 minutes of cooking.

Variation: Cumin 'N Lime Marinade: 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/3 cup fresh lime
juice, 2 T. ground cumin, 4 tsp. ground coriander, 2 large cloves garlic,
finely chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil. Follow directions for Mediterranean
Marinade. Makes 1 cup. Serve with salsa, French bread and salad with Ranch
dressing.

NOTES : I used this marinade on a tenderloin. Seared it first in a skillet
and then finished it in the oven--really good! Also good on steaks!
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Pamela Creeden"
on May 7, 1998