Brazilian Marinated Steaks With Chile Lime Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 sirloin steaks, 1 1/2-inches thick
1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
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
Chile Lime Sauce
5 malgueta bell peppers or 5 jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 small white onion, finely diced
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 limes, juice of
1/2 bunch italian parsley, chopped

Preparation

For the Chile Lime Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a mini-chopper or blender, and blend or grind until a paste is formed. (Makes about 1/2 cup).
Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish.
Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, turning to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate, turning every couple of hours for about 4 hours.
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.
Transfer to a platter and let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, then serve with the chile lime sauce.