Beef marinated in spices

Beef marinated in spices

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Discover this flavorful and easy-to-prepare beef dish, marinated in spices.

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This recipe for spiced beef in a marinade is perfect for a relaxed evening with friends. The beef is marinated in a blend of spices and vinegar, giving it a unique and unforgettable flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodcooked over high heat
  • Estimated cost$9.61 $2.40 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.12
  • $0.63
  • $1.32
  • $0.04
  • $0.31
  • $0.53
  • $0.05
  • $0.15
  • $0.10
  • $0.07
  • $3.90
  • $1.00
  • $1.39

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 13 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Clean the inside of the bottle, and then, using a sharp knife, pierce several holes on all sides. ≈ 8 min
  2. Place a loop and a few peppercorns in each hole. ≈ 3 min
  3. Place the tongue in a deep glass container. ≈ 3 min
  4. Add: vinegar, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cardamom, onion, ginger, lemon zest, parsley, celery, and sugar. ≈ 3 min
  5. Cover the container with a cloth and store it in the refrigerator for 12 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Place the tongue in a cooking container and put it over a high heat.
  7. Once cooked, reduce the heat and continue to cook until the tongue is tender.
  8. If needed, add hot water. ≈ 3 min
  9. Remove the outer skin while it is still warm, place it on a work surface, and press it to extract the water. ≈ 3 min
  10. Cut into pieces. ≈ 8 min
  11. Place them on a plate and decorate. ≈ 2 min
  12. Category: Dishes featuring offal ≈ 3 min

The bill

Beef marinated in spices

  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.12
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper$0.63
  • 4 cups of vinegar$1.32
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04
  • 6 cloves of white Allium sativum (garlic)$0.31
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh cardamom$0.53
  • 1 black Allium sativum bulb (chopped into pieces)$0.05
  • A few strips of orange and lemon$0.15
  • A few stalks of celery (cut into slices)$0.10
  • sugar$0.07
  • green salad leaves$3.90
  • parsley, chopped$1.00
  • a few strands of lemon and pepper$1.39

Total$9.61

that's $2.40 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • One large piece of beef
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 4 cups of vinegar
  • 6 fleur-de-lis
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 6 cloves of white Allium sativum (garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh cardamom
  • 1 black Allium sativum bulb (chopped into pieces)
  • 2 beets
  • A few strips of orange and lemon
  • 1 link for the first piece (cut out)
  • A few stalks of celery (cut into slices)
  • sugar
  • green salad leaves
  • parsley, chopped
  • a few strands of lemon and pepper

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