Message from Maggie:  I was leaving town for a few days so wanted to make a nice meal for Mr. Magpie before taking off.  Check out this easy beef marinade.

Ingredients:

• 3 sprigs rosemary leaves, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 4 oz. beef filets
• Sea salt

Instructions:  

1. In a small bowl, combine the rosemary leaves, garlic, crushed red pepper and enough olive oil to make a loose paste.
2. Slather the steaks with the mixture and sprinkle them generously with salt.
3. Place in a plastic bag and then allow steaks to marinade for 2-24 hours.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
5. Put the steaks on the grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
   Remove the steaks from the grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Allergens:

• This recipe is dairy free.
• This recipe is gluten free.
• This recipe is nut free.

Instructions with photographs:

1. In a small bowl, combine the rosemary leaves, garlic, crushed red pepper and enough olive oil to make a loose paste.
2. Slather the steaks with the mixture and sprinkle them generously with salt.
3. Place in a plastic bag and then allow steaks to marinade for 2-24 hours.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
5. Put the steaks on the grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
6. Remove the steaks from the grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes