Tex-Mex marinade (2)

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Tex-Mex!

Tex-Mex marinade - about this recipe

This is great as a marinade for chicken pieces, cubes of steak for kebabs and beef ribs and especially good for barbecues.

Coat the meat in the marinade, refrigerate for a few hours and then barbecue or grill.

Servings

Enough to marinate meat for 4

Ingredients

• 3 ancho chillies
• 3 tablespoons dried oregano or marjoram
• 3 tablespoons dried thyme
• Juice of 1 lime
• Juice of &#189 an orange
• A pinch of grated lime zest
• A pinch of grated orange zest
• ½ small onion, peeled and sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil

Method

1. Remove the seeds and stalks from the ancho chillies
2. Add to a small bowl and just cover with boiling water, leave to soak for 3 minutes
3. Blend the remaining ingredients and the ancho chillies in a food processor using as much of the soaking liquor as is required to make a pourable marinade

Serving suggestions

Use as a marinade for beef or chicken when preparing Mexican-style dishes.