Carne Asada con Mojo (Grilled Beef with Sour Orange Marinade)

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Carne Asada con Mojo (Grilled Beef with Sour Orange Marinade)
30 min.
6
403kcal

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Get ready to ignite your taste buds with the bold flavors of Mexico! Carne Asada con Mojo, or Grilled Beef with Sour Orange Marinade, is a mouth-watering recipe that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. This dish is a staple of Mexican cuisine, and for good reason - the combination of tender grilled beef, tangy sour orange marinade, and fresh herbs is absolute perfection.

What makes this recipe truly special is the use of a sour orange marinade, which adds a depth of flavor that's both tangy and slightly sweet. The addition of Mexican lager beer, lime juice, and olive oil creates a rich and complex flavor profile that will leave you wanting more. And the best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to make, requiring only 30 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients.

Whether you're a fan of spicy food or just looking for a new twist on traditional grilled beef, Carne Asada con Mojo is sure to become a favorite. Serve it with warm corn tortillas, creamy guacamole, and a side of hot sauce, and you've got a meal that's sure to impress. Plus, with its gluten-free and dairy-free status, this recipe is perfect for those with dietary restrictions. So go ahead, fire up the grill, and get ready to experience the bold flavors of Mexico in the comfort of your own home!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup mexican lager beer such as modelo especial 
  • servings warm corn tortillas 
  •  bay leaves dried
  • sprig rosemary fresh (6 in.)
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • servings guacamole 
  • servings hot sauce such as tapatio brand, or salsa
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed juiced (save 2 of the halves)
  • 1.5 teaspoons mexican oregano crumbled
  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper 
  • large onion red sliced into half moons cut in half lengthwise, then
  • pounds skirt steak 

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Combine orange juice, beer, oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, bay leaves, and rosemary in a glass 9- by 13-in. baking dish.
  2. Add orange halves, onion, and steak and mix with your hands to coat evenly.
  3. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or chill, covered, 2 hours (no longer, or the citrus will "cook" the meat), turning meat occasionally.
  4. Heat a grill to very high (550 to 650). Discard rosemary, bay leaves, and orange halves.
  5. Drain meat and onions. Put onions on a doubled sheet of foil and turn up edges just a little to make a shallow 6- by 9-in. container.
  6. Grill onions on the foil, stirring occasionally with tongs, until edges start to char, 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Add steak to grill and cook, turning once, until well browned and done the way you like, 8 minutes for medium-rare.
  8. Transfer steak and onions to a board; slice steak.
  9. Serve with tortillas, guacamole, and hot sauce.
  10. *Warm directly on the grill just until hot, turning once; stack and wrap in a towel.

Nutrition Facts

Calories403kcal
Protein34.55%
Fat47.24%
Carbs18.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.17
Glycemic Load
7.09
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.177826238715%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.2mg
Hesperetin
3.14mg
Naringenin
0.47mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
3.86mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.58kcal
20.13%
Fat:21.21g
32.63%
Saturated Fat:5.59g
34.96%
Carbohydrates:18.39g
6.13%
Net Carbohydrates:15.9g
5.78%
Sugar:2.93g
3.25%
Cholesterol:95.25mg
31.75%
Sodium:892.08mg
38.79%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.38%
100%
Protein:34.9g
69.81%
Zinc:10.19mg
67.9%
Vitamin B12:3.22µg
53.74%
Selenium:35.5µg
50.71%
Vitamin B3:9.25mg
46.25%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
39.89%
Phosphorus:333.05mg
33.31%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
30.93%
Iron:3.42mg
19.03%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.83%
Vitamin C:14.93mg
18.09%
Potassium:600.54mg
17.16%
Magnesium:61.07mg
15.27%
Vitamin K:12.01µg
11.44%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.12%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.25%
Copper:0.2mg
10.24%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.15%
Fiber:2.49g
9.96%
Calcium:54.21mg
5.42%
Folate:19.69µg
4.92%
Vitamin A:73.7IU
1.47%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes