Brazilian Marinated Steaks with Chile Lime Sauce

• 4 (1 1/2 inch thick) shell, sirloin, or rib-eye steaks
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 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 freshly ground black pepper
• 5 to 10 preserved malagueta peppers (see Notes), chopped
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 small white onion, finely diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
• Juice of 3 limes
• 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped

1. For the Steaks:
2. Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish.
3. Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, turning to coat evenly.
4. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
5. Preheat the grill or heat a griddle pan over high heat.
6. Remove the steaks from the marinade, shaking off the excess, and grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done to taste.
7. Transfer to a platter and let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes, for the juices to settle.
8. Serve with the chile lime sauce.
9. For the Chile Lime Sauce:
10. Combine all of the ingredients in a mini chopper or a blender, or use a mortar and pestle.
11. Blend or grind until a paste is formed.

shell, freshly squeezed lime juice, red wine, onion, garlic, oregano, bay leaf, freshly ground black pepper, peppers, coarse salt, white onion, garlic, italian parsley

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/brazilian-marinated-steaks-with-chile-lime-sauce (may not work)