Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef
Grilled skirt steak is infused with a Cuban-inspired mojo marinade of orange and lime juices, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, onion, and cilantro. It has bright citrus flavor with garlicky, earthy heat, finished with coarse salt and served with lime wedges for a lively grilled meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut skirt steaks into about 3 or 4 smaller pieces so they fit more easily into the 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 the mixture and marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air, seal the bag, and place it on a dish. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
Transfer the pieces of meat onto a paper towel-lined rimmed sheet pan to drain for a couple of minutes.
- 5
Cook over hot coals. Grill the first side for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and grill the second side until the internal temperature is about 125 degrees F (53 degrees C). Look for a shiny, glossy surface indicating that the meat juices are coming to the surface; this indicates that the meat is just about done. Transfer to a plate and allow the meat to rest for a few minutes.
- 6
Slice into 1/2-inch slices and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon the accumulated juices over the meat. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 715.66 kcal High 36%
- Protein 63.29 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 16.24 g 6%
- Total Fat 45.17 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 14.23 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 192.9 mg High 64%
- Sodium 885.39 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.89 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 118.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.35 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 975.61 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 42.67 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 41.63 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 18 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coarse Salt, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 715.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coarse Salt, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef?
- About 18 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 715.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef healthy?
- Chef John's Grilled Mojo Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 715.66 calories and 63.29 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 885.39 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.23 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic 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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