Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        boneless sirloin steak* --
                        well trimmed
                        lime slices
                        cilantro sprigs
                        
   3      tablespoons   soy sauce
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
     1/2  teaspoon      hot chili oil
   2      tablespoons   garlic powder -- 
   2      tablespoons   fresh garlic -- crushed
     3/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/3  cup           fresh cilantro -- finely
                        chopped
                        
   1      tablespoon    fresh lime juice
   1      tablespoon    soy sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      brown sugar -- packed
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

*Cut 1 inch thick. In small bowl, combine 3 tbs soy sauce, olive oil and hot chili oil; whisk until blended. In a second small bowl, combine garlic powder and 3/4 tsp pepper. Place beef steak in large shallow dish. Pour 1/2 of soy sauce mixture over one side of steak; sprinkle with 1/2 chopped cilantro. Rub mixture firmly into beef. Turn steak over and repeat on second side. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes. Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. When steak is almost done, in small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Place on grid near edge of grill to heat until hot. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange on heated platter. Spoon sauce over beef; Garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs. Serve immediately. Third Prize Winner -- National Beef Cook-Of 1997