
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded*
2 tablespoons coarse-ground black pepper
10 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons salt
1 (2-ounce) bunch fresh cilantro, stems and leaves
1½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
1¾ to 2 pounds beef plate skirt steaks, trimmed
*Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn skin and eyes. When working with serrano and jalapeño peppers, wear protective gloves.