Quick Flank Steak, Mexican Style

1 lb flank steak
3 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
1/2 lime
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground cumin

Put steak on a plate or in a shallow dish. Smear minced garlic over the surface of the meat. Squeeze lime over the steak and turn it repeatedly to coat meat in lime juice.

Combine remaining dry ingredients in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture into both sides of the steak.

Heat broiler or grill to high setting.

Cut shallow slices (about 1/8 inch) in a diagonal diamond pattern, about 1 inch apart, across both sides of the flank steak. Broil or grill the steak about 4 inches from high heat for 5 minutes per side, or until done the way you like it.

Allow steak to stand 5 minutes or so before carving. Carve on the slant into very thin slices. Serve with salsa, lettuce, and tortillas.

Serves 4.

Courtesy of Virtuous Recipes.