In a medium saucepan, boil 4 cups of water. Place anchos into boiling water and cover, turn off heat. Let stand and steep for 15 minutes or until chiles are soft. Strain the chiles and reserve the chile water.
Into a blender, add the ancho chiles, serranos, garlic, cilantro, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, soy sauce, olive oil and lime juice. Blend on medium speed until a paste forms. If this mixture is too thick, add some of the reserved chile water.
Put the flank steak and the ancho marinade into a large bowl. Thoroughly coat the beef on all sides, mixing with your hands if necessary. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and tin foil. Let beef marinate in your refrigerator for 2 to 5 days. (The longer you let it marinate, the stronger the flavors will be.).
Grill and cook the flank steak to your liking over a charcoal or mesquite fire.
When done, slice the meat thinly, cutting across the grain of the meat. Place meat on serving platter. Garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	491.42 Kcal (2057 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.76g	43%
Cholesterol	154.19mg	51%
Sodium	1465.01mg	61%
Potassium	869.77mg	19%
Total Carbs	6.98g	2%
Sugars	1.03g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	8%
Protein	50.98g	102%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	111mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	170.19 Kcal (713 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.61g	43%
Cholesterol	53.4mg	51%
Sodium	507.35mg	61%
Potassium	301.21mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.42g	2%
Sugars	0.36g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	8%
Protein	17.65g	102%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	13%
Iron	2.2mg	35%
Calcium	38.4mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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