Brazilian Marinated Steaks With Chile Lime Sauce

Ingredients

CHILE LIME SAUCE

• 5 malagueta hot peppers or jalapeno peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small white onion, finely diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 bunch italian fresh parsley leaves, rough chopped
• 3 limes, juice of

STEAKS

• 4 sirloin steaks, 1 1/2-inch thick
• 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 coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   SAUCE: Place the peppers and salt in a mortar and crush them with the pestle or take the less energetic way and process them in a blender or food processor until you have a thick paste.

2. 2

   Gradually add the onion and garlic and continue to mash into the paste.

3. 3

   Then add the parsley to the paste, mashing as you do.

4. 4

   Stir in the lime juice until you have a thick,liquid sauce.

5. 5

   Cover and let stand at room temperature.(Makes about 1/2 cup).

6. 6

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7. 7

   STEAKS: Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish.

8. 8

   Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, turning to coat evenly.

9. 9

   Cover and refrigerate, turning every couple of hours -- for about 4 hours.

10. 10

    Preheat the grill. Remove the steaks from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done to taste.

11. 11

    Transfer to a platter and let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, then serve with the chile lime sauce.