Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak

Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak

Yield: 6 Servings

1/2 c  cumin seeds

4 jalapeno peppers,halved and

- seeded

3 cloves garlic

4 t  black pepper,Cracked

1 1/2 t  salt

1/3 c  lime juice (from about 4

-limes)

2 c  coarsely cilantro,Chopped

-leaves an,d stems

1 c  olive oil

3 lb skirt steak,trimmed of

-excess fat,and cut into 6

1 avocado corn relish

12 flour tortillas,heated

1. In a small, heavy frying pan, toast the cumin seeds over

moderately high heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 30

seconds. Transfer the cumin seeds to a blender.

2. Add the jalapenos, garlic, black pepper and salt to the blender and

puree with the lime juice until the cumin seeds are finely ground.

Then add the cilantro and oil and puree until smooth.

3. Rub the meat all over with some of the marinade and roll each

piece into a cylinder. Arrange the meat in a shallow glass dish or

stainless-steel pan. Pour the remaining marinade over the meat. Cover

and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours. About 30 minutes

before cooking, remove the meat from the refrigerator and unroll each

steak

4. Light the grill or heat the broiler. Grill or broil the steaks for

3 minutes. Turn the meat and cook to your taste, about 3 to 4 minutes

longer for medium-rare. Transfer to a carving board and let rest in a

warm spot for 5 minutes. Slice the steaks across the grain and on the

diagonal. The slices should be about 1/4 inch thick. Serve with the

Avocado Corn Relish and warm flour tortillas.

Look for a robust red wine that won't be overwhelmed by the strong

Southwestern flavors of this marinated steak with its spicy relish.

Try a recent bottling of garnacha from Spain.