Skewered Southwest Steak

Skewered Southwest Steak

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 beef flank steak approx. 1 1⁄2 pounds
  • Salt
  • Lime slices optional
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs optional

Marinade

  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 1 ⁄2 c fresh cilantro lightly packed
  • 3 T reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 T fresh lime juice
  • 1 T jalapeno sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1 ⁄4 t ground cumin

Instructions

  • Soak twelve 10 or 12-inch wooden skewers in enough water to cover 10 minutes; drain.
  • Place garlic in blender container. Cover; process, pulsing on and off, until garlic is finely chopped.
  • Add remaining marinade ingredients; process until mixture is blended.
  • Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips.
  • Preheat grill to medium.
  • In medium bowl, combine beef and marinade; toss to coat. Marinate 10 minutes.
  • Thread an equal amount of beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer.
  • Place beef on grid and grill, uncovered, 4 to 6 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
  • Season with salt, as desired.
  • Garnish with lime and cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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