Caribbean Grilled Steak

By mrsjorn

Ingredients

• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp minced onions
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 flank steak or boneless beef sirloin steak
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 whole pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into bite size chunks (about 3 cups)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix salt and all of the spices except red pepper in small bowl until well blended. Stir in red pepper to taste, if desired. Brush steak with 1 tbsp of the oil. Rub with 2 tbsp of the spice mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
2. Stir lime juice and remaining 2 tbsp oil into remaining spice mixture. Thread pineapple chunks onto skewers
3. Grill pineapple skewers over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally and brushing with 1/2 of the juice mixture. Grill steak over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until desired doneness, brushing with remaining juice mixture. Slice and serve steak with pineapple skewers