Brazilian Marinated Steaks With Chile Lime Sauce
- 4 sirloin steaks, 1 1/2-inches thick
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Chile Lime Sauce
- 5 malgueta bell peppers or 5 jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 limes, juice of
- 1/2 bunch italian parsley, chopped
- For the Chile Lime Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a mini-chopper or blender, and blend or grind until a paste is formed. (Makes about 1/2 cup).
- Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish.
- Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, turning to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate, turning every couple of hours for about 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done to taste.
- Transfer to a platter and let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, then serve with the chile lime sauce.
sirloin, lime juice, red wine, onion, garlic, oregano, bay leaf, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, lime sauce, bell peppers, salt, white onion, garlic, italian parsley
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brazilian-marinated-steaks-with-chile-lime-sauce-455139 (may not work)