1-1/4 pound well-trimmed boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
Lime slices and cilantro sprigs
Marinade:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder or crushed fresh garlic
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Sauce:
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, olive oil and hot chili oil; whisk until blended. In second small bowl, combine garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place beef steak in large shallow dish. Pour 1/2 of soy sauce mixture over one side of steak; sprinkle with 1/2 of garlic powder mixture and 1/2 of chopped cilantro. Rub mixture firmly into beef. Turn steak over and repeat on second side. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. When steak is almost done, in small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Place on grid near edge of grill to heat until hot. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange on heated platter. Spoon sauce over beef; garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of recipe).
NOTE:
To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 16 to 21 minutes, turning once.