1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 or 2 red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tbs chopped fresh oregano OR 1/2 tsp dried
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbs sesame seeds
2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
1 1/2 tbs safflower oil
1 tbs fresh lime juice
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 lbs round steak, cut into thin strips about 6″ long
1/4 tsp salt
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

in a shallow dish or pie plate, combine the onion, garlic, chili peppers, cumin, oregano, paprika, sesame seeds, cilantro, oil, lime juice, and bay leaves.

place the beef strips in the marinade and stir to coat. cover the dish and let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, turning it once or twice. remove the steak from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.

prepare the grill.

soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes. thread the strips of marinated meat onto the skewers, sprinkling them with any remaining marinade. grill the skewers 4-5 inches from the heat, turning frequently, for 5-8 minutes.

transfer the skewers to a serving platter and sprinkle with the salt. serve the skewers garnished with the lime wedges.

serves 4