Ancho Chile Marinade

Ingredients

• 1 (2 ounce) package dried ancho chiles (or dried pepper of choice)

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 red onion, quartered
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 lbs skirt steaks

Directions

1. 1

   Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Remove seeds. Add all ingredients except meat in food processor. Puree until smooth.

2. 2

   Spread mixture over meat and refrigerate at least one hour, up to 24 hours.

3. 3

   Heat grill to about 400 degrees, or if cooking inside heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt meat to taste. Grill meat about 4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.