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Cuban Mojo Marinated Beef Recipe

Cuban Mojo Marinated Beef

Discover the best Cuban Mojo Marinated Beef recipe, bursting with flavor from citrus and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped lightly packed
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and pepper
Beef
  • 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef shoulder in one piece

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Resealable bag

Method
 

Marinating
  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, mint, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place beef in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking
  1. Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove beef from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side for medium-rare or roast until cooked to desired doneness.
  3. Let beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize with herbs or citrus juices as desired. For best results, allow marinating overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

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