Sofrito-Marinated Steak

Description
I found this delicious recipe in the 'Dinner Tonight!' column in the Chicago Tribune. You can marinate this for as little as 30 minutes but 2-3 hours is best. I've included the 30 minute marinading time in the prep time. If you don't have a food processor just chop the vegetables as small as possible and place in a blender with the olive oil and puree.



Ingredients

 * 1 onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
 * 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces (cored and seeded)
 * 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces (cored and seeded)
 * 1 bunch cilantro or flat leaf parsley
 * 6 cloves garlic
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
 * 1 lb flank steak, scored on both sides

Directions

 * For the sofrito: puree onion, bell peppers, cilantro and garlic in a food processor; add olive oil, salt and pepper.
 * Spread 1 cup of the sofrito over the flank steak, working it into the scored crevices of the meat with your fingers; allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes but 2-3 hours is best.
 * Prepare grill or broiler; grill or broil the meat to the desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for medium rare.
 * Let stand 5 minutes then slice.
 * Refrigerate or freeze the rest of the sofrito to use in another dish- it goes really well with sauteed chicken.