Beef Marinades are herbed or seasoned mixtures with a fluid base in which beef pieces are soaked so as to add flavor or sometimes to soften or to tenderize the pieces used for cooking. There are a variety of beef marinates used, some of which include barbecue beef marinade, citrus beef marinade (which uses citrus fruits), lemony beef marinade and those with red wine and brandy flavorings etc. Beef marinade is often used in braising, grilling, stir-frying, pan-frying or barbecue methods of cooking.