For an alternative marinade, combine 3 tablespoons each red-wine vinegar and olive oil with salt and pepper.

　　

Ingredients

Marinade:

2/3 cup dry red wine

　　2/3 cup soy sauce

　　6 large cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed

　　1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

　　Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste

　　2 flank steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds each)

　　

Step 1

1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a nonreactive bowl. Add the flank steaks and coat well with the marinade.

　　

Step 2

2. Marinate the steaks, covered, in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight, turning once. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.

　　

Step 3

3. Broil or grill the steaks over high heat, 3 inches from the heat source, for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare meat. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

　　

Step 4

4. To serve, slice thinly on the diagonal and arrange on a board or platter.