Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions
Beef kelaguen is a Guam-style beef ceviche in which lemon juice gently “cooks” very thin slices of flank steak over about an hour. Soy sauce adds a salty depth, while Tabasco brings heat and green onions provide a fresh, sharp finish, making it a bright dish for a light lunch, appetizer, or shared meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour lemon juice, soy sauce, and Tabasco into a large, glass bowl. Stir in beef and green onions. Add additional lemon juice if needed to cover the beef.
- 2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour, until the meat turns a grayish-brown color and appears cooked.
- Calories 287.59 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 31.31 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 3.66 g 1%
- Total Fat 15.9 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 6.19 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.39 mg High 32%
- Sodium 628.21 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 425.99 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Hot Sauce, Lemon Juice, and Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 287.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Hot Sauce, Lemon Juice, Soy Sauce, Steak. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions healthy?
- Citrus-Marinated Beef Kelaguen with Soy and Green Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 287.59 calories and 31.31 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 628.21 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.19 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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