Shelly's Recipe

CILANTRO-LIME MARINATED STEAKS

Category: Beef Steaks

Marinade:
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp grated lime peel
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp kosher (coarse) salt
1 tsp EACH ground cumin, dried oregano and pepper

Steaks:
4 (6 oz) boneless beef chuck-eye steaks (1 inch thick)

Cilantro Spread:
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp olive
1 tbsp lime juice
1 garlic clove
1 tsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno chili
1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, dried sage and coarse salt

Place all marinade ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Place steaks in a resealable plastic bag; pour in marinade. Seal bag; turn to coat steaks. Refrigerate at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally. When ready to grill, place all cilantro spread ingredients in food processor; pulse until paste forms. Place in small bowl. Heat grill. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry. Grill to desired doneness. Place on platter; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 5 minutes. Spread steaks with cilantro mixture.