Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef

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This Cuban-inspired mojo marinade would work great as an all-purpose marinade for just about anything destined for the grill, but skirt steak is my top choice.

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sliced flank steak topped with caramelized onion and chopped cilantro, garnished with lime wedges
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 18 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef skirt steak

  • 1 large navel orange, juiced

  • 3 limes, juiced

  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt for finishing

  • Lime wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Cut skirt steaks into about 3 or 4 smaller pieces so it's easier to fit them into marinade dish.

  2. Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Place skirt steak pieces, 1 at a time, into the marinade to thoroughly coat them. Add sliced onions and toss with the meat.

  3. Transfer mixture and marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and place on a dish. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

  4. Transfer pieces of meat onto paper towel-lined rimmed sheet pan to drain for a couple of minutes.

  5. Cook over hot coals. Grill first side 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and grill second side until internal temperature is about 125 degrees F (53 degrees C). Look for a shiny glossy surface indicating the meat juice is coming to the surface; this indicates the meat is just about done. Transfer to a plate and allow meat to rest a few minutes.

  6. Slice into 1/2-inch slices and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon accumulated juices over the meat. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

    close up view of sliced Grilled Mojo Beef with onions and fresh herbs and lime wedges on a plate
    Chef John
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382 Calories
23g Fat
16g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 2117mg 92%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 576mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.