Mediterranean Marinated Grilled Steaks

In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano to create the marinade.

Using a meat mallet, tenderize each steak portion by pounding 15-20 times on each side all over. This helps create a more tender steak and allows the marinade to seep better into the meat.

Place the tenderized steaks into the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Season both sides of the steaks with kosher salt and black pepper.

Cover the bowl and let the steaks marinate for 20-30 minutes at room temperature or for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400 degrees F) and oil the grill grates by wiping them with a paper towel dipped in oil, using tongs for safety. Be careful not to use too much oil, as that could cause flare-ups.

Place the marinated steaks on the hot grill and cook for 5 minutes per side, with the lid closed, until they turn golden and grill marks appear.

During the last few minutes of grilling, place the lemon halves, flesh side down, on the grill. Cook until they soften and grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove the steaks and grilled lemon halves from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the steaks and enjoy!