Spicy Cilantro-Lime Marinated Eye Round Steak
Ingredients
1 lb eye round steak | ||
1 cup fresh cilantro | ||
1 tbs olive oil | ||
1/3 cup fresh lime juice | ||
4 cloves garlic, chopped | ||
2 scallions, chopped | ||
1-2 Serrano chilies | ||
1/2 tsp ground cumin | ||
kosher salt and black pepper to taste |
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili, cumin, garlic, chilies, scallions and blend until smooth.
- Taste for seasoning and season with a little salt and pepper if desired.
- Place steaks in a zip lock plastic bag and pour the marinade over.
- Place the bag and place in the refrigerator and marinate for about 4 hours, turning the bag over several times.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 1 hour before grilling.
- Add the remaining marinade to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for several minutes.
- Grill the steaks over hot coals until the temperature reaches 145 degrees for medium rare.
- Allow steaks to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle the cooked marinade over the steaks or serve as a dipping sauce.
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