Mel's Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients

• 1 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 12 cup brown sugar
• 12 cup soy sauce
• 14 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot or 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat from steak; score steak on both sides in 1 1/2 inch squares.
2. Place steak in large plastic bag, and then in a shallow dish.
3. Combine oil and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
4. Pour over steak.
5. Cover and seal.
6. Marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours.
7. Drain steak, reserving marindade.
8. Grill, covered, over medium coals (300-400 degrees) for 6-8 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness, basting twice with marinade.
9. Discard remaining marinade.
10. To serve, slice steak across the grain into thin slices.