Marinated Flank Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Place the steaks in one layer in a shallow nonreactive pan.
2. 2
   Combine the ingredients for one of the two marinades and pour the marinade over the steaks.
3. 3
   Cover the pan and refrigerate it at least 12 hours, preferably twice that long.
4. 4
   Turn the meat occasionally during the marinating.
5. 5
   Fire up enough charcoal to form a single layer of coals beneath the meat if you are grilling outdoors, or heat the broiler.
6. 6
   Remove the steaks from the marinade reserving the liquid if you used the Peppa version.
7. 7
   Discard the red-eye marinade, which would become bitter if reheated.
8. 8
   Grill the meat uncovered over hot, ashen-gray coals for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the steaks are done to your taste.
9. 9
   Broiling should take about the same amount of time.
10. 10
    Let the meat rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it thin across the grain.
11. 11
    If you used the Peppa marinade, bring the liquid to a boil in a small saucepan, allowing it to reduce by about a third, a matter of just a few minutes.
12. 12
    Spoon some of it over the sliced meat.
13. 13
    Serve the meat immediately.