Shelly's Recipe

CHILI BARBECUED BEEF

Category: Beef Steaks

2 tsp Cumin and Chili powder
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice and Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Molasses
1 tbsp dried oregano and minced garlic
1 1/2 lb Flank steaks; or tri tip

Marinade: Combine cumin, chili powder and cinnamon in small saucepan. Cook over high heat until fragrant, 40 seconds. Whisk in oil, lime juice, vinegar, molasses, oregano and garlic. Pour marinade over meat in shallow dish, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove meat from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.

Prepare grill. Remove meat from marinade. Grill beef over medium coals, basting occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare, until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part reaches 160 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes. Slice thin across the grain. Serve with a black bean salsa. Serves 6