Love Connection Steak Marinade

Ingredients

• 1 (1.5-2 lb)  flank steaks or london broil beef

• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons star anise
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Poke steak with a fork liberally all over and place into a zip lock bag.

2. 2

   Mince garlic finely or push through a garlic press, add to bag.

3. 3

   Finely crush Star Anise in a spice grinder or with a morter and pestle, add to bag.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients to bag and seal well (I usually double bag at this point). Shake and squeeze bag to distribute all seasonings evenly. Marinade at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to marinate all sides evenly.

5. 5

   Grill steak to desired doneness on a grill or a grill pan. Depending on the size of the steak and how you like it -- we like it med-rare and usually a 3/4 -1 inch steak on a high grill takes approximately 7 or 9 mins per side.

6. 6

   Slice against the grain into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices.

7. 7

   I usually double the marinade, use half for the marinading, and then reduce the remaining part until it's thickened (sometimes adding a bit of cornstarch), boiling for about 10 minutes at a rolling boil, and pour it over the steaks when they're done.

8. 8

   It's only my pride that keeps me from licking the plate when we make this recipe.

9. 9

   I've served this with mashed potatoes, or rice and veggies (great with brussel sprouts, asparagus, or sauteed swiss chard). And leftovers are great cold on a green salad.